Mr Meena, a former Congress chief, was not too long ago suspended by the get together.
Jaipur:
In a stunning incident at a Rajasthan polling sales space, Naresh Meena, an unbiased candidate from the Deoli-Uniara constituency, was captured on video slapping a Sub-Divisional Justice of the Peace (SDM).
The incident befell at Samravata polling station. The video exhibits Mr Meena strolling into the polling sales space, slapping SDM Amit Choudhary who was on obligation to supervise election protocol – earlier than being restrained by police.
Mr Meena, a former Congress chief, was not too long ago suspended by the get together for contesting as an unbiased after it nominated Kastor Chand Meena over him for the Deoli-Uniara by-election. Backed by the Bharat Adivasi Celebration, Mr Meena’s choice to run independently stirred issues over potential vote splits within the bypolls.
“The SDM posted right here used three of his individuals and made them vote,” Mr Meena alleged. “Now the complete police power is right here and has surrounded us. I’d request individuals to exit and reply with their votes. Hit them with votes.”
देवली उनियारा की समस्त जनता और मेरे युवा साथियों से अपील! pic.twitter.com/teGGh5Ul49
— Naresh Meena (@NareshMeena__) November 13, 2024
The by-election for the Deoli-Uniara seat was necessitated after Congress chief Harish Chandra Meena, who gained the seat in 2018 and 2023, vacated it to serve within the Lok Sabha following the final election.
Voting for seven meeting seats throughout Rajasthan, together with Deoli-Uniara, started early as we speak underneath tight safety, with over 9,000 personnel deployed throughout 1,914 polling stations. In whole, 69 candidates are competing on this high-stakes election, and outcomes are anticipated on November 23.
Presently, the 200-member Rajasthan Meeting is led by the BJP with 114 seats, whereas Congress holds 65.