Bihar elections: RJD supporters accused of attacking Deputy CM's convoy in Lakhisarai

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Thursday alleged that his convoy was attacked by RJD supporters in his assembly constituency of Lakhisarai.

Sinha, who spoke to journalists in the eponymous district, said the incident was "proof that once in power, the RJD would usher in jungle raj in the state".

He also charged the local administration of inaction after his complaint that "slippers and cow dung were flung at my convoy. Stones were also thrown. The RJD workers were trying to capture a polling booth. We will complain to the Election Commission".

CEC orders action   

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has directed the Bihar DGP to take "immediate action" after state Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha alleged an attack on his convoy by RJD supporters.

"No one will be allowed to take law into their own hands. Strict action will be taken against the miscreants," an official said quoting Kumar.

The poll authority has requested all voters to cast their votes in their respective booths without any fear. Voting was underway for 121 seats in the first phase of assembly elections amid tight security arrangements, an official said.