Violence Erupts During Haryana Assembly Elections

The Haryana Assembly elections have been marred by incidents of violence, including the assault of MLA Balraj Kundu by supporters of former MLA Anand Singh Dangi at a polling booth in Meham. Reports indicate that clashes between BJP and Congress supporters occurred across various regions, resulting in injuries and allegations of booth rigging. Despite these tensions, major political figures, including Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, expressed confidence in the BJP's chances of retaining power, while Congress leaders claimed a resurgence. Kundu attributed the assault to Dangi's fears regarding his son's electoral prospects, amid calls for peace during the election. Police are currently investigating the reported incidents as voting continues in a high-stakes environment with over two crore eligible voters.