Washim Shocker: BJP Leader Assaults Thackeray Faction Candidate, Flees

• A clash erupted between BJP and Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) groups in Washim's Lakhala area before municipal council voting.
• BJP candidate Satish alias Galla Wankhede allegedly assaulted Thackeray faction candidate Guddu alias Praveen Idhole.
• Wankhede also threatened Idhole with death during the late-night altercation.
• Praveen Idhole filed a complaint, leading to a case against Wankhede, who has since absconded.
• Washim City Police Inspector Devendrasingh Thakur assured strict action and urged fearless voting amidst heightened tension.

Why It Matters: Pre-election violence erupts in Washim as BJP leader assaults rival, sparking police hunt.