BJP MLA Yogesh Verma Assaulted in Lakhimpur

BJP MLA Yogesh Verma was assaulted during a confrontation over the local urban cooperative bank elections in Lakhimpur, Uttar Pradesh. The incident, which occurred in the presence of police, involved Bar Association President Awadhesh Singh slapping Verma amid accusations of election irregularities and the tearing of nomination papers. A viral video captured the altercation, leading to public outcry and a subsequent investigation by local authorities. Despite the chaos, Additional District Magistrate Sanjay Singh confirmed that the elections would proceed as planned on October 14, involving around 12,000 eligible shareholders. Verma has claimed that he was assaulted while trying to report alleged election fraud, while Singh's camp accused him of attempting to exert undue influence. The situation reflects growing tensions surrounding the cooperative bank elections, with both factions blaming each other for the unrest.