BJP-IPFT clashes over filing nominations for rural bypolls

Agartala | Wednesday | 12th September, 2018

Summary:

BJP workers allegedly threw crude bombs at IPFT workers who then reportedly retaliated. AGARTALA: The last day of filing nominations for rural byelections in the state was marked by violence, leaving several injured. The BJP workers allegedly tried to snatch away the nomination papers, leading to clashes. The Congress had held a similar demonstration on Friday.Sinha said BJP cadres have been threatening their party workers and preventing them from filing nominations. A week ago, IPFT workers had protested over the same issue in Lefunga block of Mohanpur following clashes between the cadres of both the parties..