BJP Convoy “Attacked By way of Samajwadi Party Goons,” Alleges UP Deputy Leader Minister

Lucknow:

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Leader Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday alleged that Union Minister SP Singh Baghel’s convoy was once “attacked via Samajwadi Party goons” in Mainpuri district’s Karhal the place he’s pitted in opposition to Akhilesh Yadav.

He claimed that with this “assault” at the Union minister, who may be the BJP’s candidate, the Samajwadi Party leader has “ensured his defeat”.

The precise element of the incident was once no longer to be had. The Mainpuri Police, in a tweet, mentioned the SHO of Karhal has been requested to take the specified motion.

“The assault at the convoy of Union Minister SP Singh Baghel, BJP candidate from Mainpuri’s Karhal meeting constituency, via Samajwadi Party goons has proven the actual persona of the party,” Mr Maurya mentioned in a tweet in Hindi.

“The previous day, BJP MP Geeta Shakya was once additionally attacked. Strict motion can be taken in opposition to the culprits of each the incidents,” added Mr Maurya.

He alleged that Akhilesh Yadav were given Mr Baghel and different BJP leaders attacked via “his puppy goons” out of the worry of being defeated in his stronghold Karhal.

“With the assault, you’ve gotten ensured your defeat. Is that this the brand new Samajwadi Party? Will you get the ones contesting in opposition to you attacked?” he posited in any other tweet.

BJP state president Swatantra Dev Singh additionally slammed the Samajwadi Party.

“The assault on BJP candidate Baghel Ji presentations that Akhilesh (Yadav) goes to style defeat. The victory in elections is ensured because of blessings of the folk and no longer via the fear of goons,” Singh tweeted.

Karhal will cross to the polls within the 3rd segment on February 20.