Tension at Maner Polling Booth as RJD Candidate Bhai Virendra Clashes with Security Personnel

Voting is underway for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, covering 121 seats. During this process, a commotion erupted at a polling booth in Maner. Bhai Virendra, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate from the opposition alliance, clashed with security personnel over alleged bias. He even threatened the security staff.

The incident occurred at booth number 79 in Mahinawa. Bhai Virendra arrived there with his wife to cast their votes when the dispute arose. Security personnel were checking voter slips of those entering to vote. When asked for his slip, Bhai Virendra became agitated.

Security and Voting Procedures

Bhai Virendra argued that security personnel had no right to check voter slips. He stated their role was to maintain peace and order. Accusing them of deliberately delaying his supporters, he announced plans to file a complaint with the Election Commission.

He also mentioned filing a case against the involved security officer. Speaking to journalists, he highlighted that despite four voting centers at the booth, only two lines were formed, causing inconvenience to voters.

Official Responses and Investigations

The RJD legislator from Maner expressed dissatisfaction over the incident involving a security officer named Jamadar Tiwari. According to him, Tiwari's duty was limited to security and did not include checking slips.

Election officials and police have stated they will investigate and report to the Election Commission. They assured that voting was proceeding peacefully without any reported disturbances.

Bhai Virendra reiterated his intention to escalate the matter by lodging a formal complaint with higher authorities. This reflects ongoing tensions during the election process in Bihar.