Vadodara: The final day for the withdrawal of nomination papers in the local body elections witnessed high drama and political tension in Dabhoi taluka, where clashes broke out between BJP and Congress workers following the withdrawal of a Congress candidate.

The situation escalated at the Lingasthali seat of the Dabhoi taluka panchayat after Congress candidate Arvind Patanwadia withdrew his nomination, triggering anger among party workers and raising questions over internal coordination within the party.

A heated altercation reportedly took place between Congress taluka president Sudhir Barot and BJP MLA Shailesh Mehta. The argument quickly escalated into scuffles between supporters of both parties, creating a chaotic situation at the scene.

Several workers reportedly sustained minor injuries during the clashes. As tensions mounted, additional police personnel were deployed to bring the situation under control. Police intervened promptly, dispersed the crowd, and restored order.

Withdrawal Sparks Political Uproar

The sudden withdrawal of the Congress candidate led to widespread discontent among party workers, with allegations and counter-allegations exchanged between the BJP and Congress over the circumstances surrounding the decision.

BJP Candidate Elected Unopposed

Following the withdrawal, BJP candidate Rajendra Patel was elected unopposed from the Lingasthali seat. The incident has further intensified political tensions in Dabhoi taluka, with indications that the developments could influence the broader electoral atmosphere in the region. DeshGujarat