On May 29th, in Bihar, an alarming incident occurred involving supporters of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), who allegedly attacked Hindu scheduled caste (SC) people for their political choices. According to ABP News reports, this incident took place in a local community in Bihar, where tensions have been high during the ongoing election season. The SC people were targeted for attending rallies held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to eyewitnesses and local sources, the RJD workers had issued prior threats to the SC community, warning them against participating in NDA events. When these warnings were ignored, and several SC people attended Modi’s rallies, RJD operatives purportedly retaliated with violence. The attacks left several individuals injured, necessitating their admission to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) for urgent medical treatment.
As the last phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 is set for June 1, the campaign period has officially ended. Despite the Election Commission’s assurances of fair elections, a serious incident has emerged in the Patliputra Lok Sabha constituency of Patna. A SC family has been assaulted by supporters of a political party, leading to their hospitalization at PMCH. This violent episode revolves around voting intentions.
The incident centers on Surendra Chaudhary, a resident of Karai village in the Masaurhi police station area of Patliputra. On May 25, RJD supporters visited Surendra Chaudhary’s home and inquired about his voting preference. When Surendra openly declared his intention to vote for the BJP’s lotus symbol, the RJD workers reacted angrily. They pressured him to vote for the lantern symbol of the RJD, but Surendra stood firm in his decision. This defiance led to a brutal attack by the RJD workers, leaving Surendra severely injured.
The attack on Surendra Chaudhary has highlighted the intense political pressures and violence in the region. As the state prepares for the final phase of elections, this incident underscores the urgent need for measures to ensure voter safety and uphold democratic principles.
Chirag Paswan intervenes in assault on SC family in Patliputra
Following the brutal assault on Surendra Chaudhary, he was quickly taken to PMCH for medical treatment. The situation drew the attention of Chirag Paswan, the national president of LJP (R), prompting the administration to take swift action.
Victim’s wife shares her ordeal
Surendra Chaudhary’s wife recounted the harrowing experience, stating, “We were working when several individuals arrived and began attacking my husband over his voting choice. When we attempted to intervene, they forced their way into our home, assaulted the entire family, and taunted us with caste-specific insults, saying, ‘You Dalits from four houses dare to defy us?’ Despite our insistence that voting is our right and we would vote as we choose, their anger only intensified.”
Such incidents have occurred in the past, reflecting a disturbing pattern of targeted crimes against innocent people. These actions are a direct affront to democratic principles, threatening the right of individuals to freely exercise their vote without fear of violence or intimidation.
