Latur Election Clash: BJP-Congress Workers Scuffle Over Money, Saree Distribution

• A major clash erupted between BJP and Congress workers in Latur's Lakshmi Colony (Ward No. 14) on the eve of municipal corporation elections.
• The scuffle was triggered by allegations of money and saree distribution, leading to heated arguments and physical altercations.
• Police detained Eklinge Maharaj in Vaibhav Nagar for distributing sarees near Bara Jyotirling Temple, seizing two sacks of sarees.
• BJP candidate Ravishankar Jadhav protested at Shivajinagar Police Station, demanding action against Congress candidate Ganesh Deshmukh for alleged malpractice.
• Congress District President Abhay Salunkhe also arrived at the police station, alleging an attack on their workers and demanding impartial investigation.

Why It Matters: Pre-election night in Latur saw violent clashes and arrests over alleged voter inducement by political parties.