New Delhi: Union Minister and BJP candidate from Muzaffarnagar Sanjeev Balyan’s convoy was attacked on Saturday. Several people had allegedly pelted stones at his convoy throughout his marketing campaign for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The supporters nevertheless rescued the BJP chief to security.
The authorities had recieved reviews of stone pelting round 8:30 pm in village Madkarimpur, which falls throughout the Khatauli police station’s jurisdiction. Prajapat stated, “After reaching the village, it came to light that today in the evening, a public meeting was being held in the village by the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate. During this public meeting, slogans were first raised by some anti-social elements and then stones were pelted at the convoy of vehicles parked outside.”
Sudhir Saini, District President of the Bharatiya Janata Party slammed the opposition. Saini stated that the opposition fears Sanjeev Balyan’s rising recognition. Saini offered particulars of the incident, mentioning at the very least two accidents and harm to 6-7 automobiles.
Muzaffarnagar Lok Sabha Seat
Balyan is eyeing a third-time win from the Muzaffarnagar seat. In 2019, Balyan received 569,535 votes and beat RLD’s stalwart Ajit Singh by a margin of three,782 votes. In 2014, Balyan had received the Muzaffarnagar seat by beating BSP’s Kadir Rana by a margin of 398,410 votes.
According to the Sunday Guardian, almost 14.2% of the inhabitants within the constituency belongs to the Scheduled Castes and 40% are Muslim. Any potential division in Jat votes—out of a complete 18 lakh or 18% of the inhabitants—could resolve who the winner can be. Thakurs and Gujjars additionally represent 10% of the inhabitants every.
The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh are scheduled throughout seven phases, with Muzaffarnagar set for voting within the preliminary part on April nineteenth.
