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Politics
Congress asks ECI to investigate alleged attack on senior leaders in Assam campaign
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 04:36 AM
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The Congress party has called on the Election Commission of India to probe reports of an attack on its top leaders during a campaign rally in Assam.
Congress has formally requested the Election Commission of India to launch an inquiry into an alleged assault on its senior leaders that took place during a campaign event in Assam. The party says the incident raises serious concerns about law and order and the ability of political actors to campaign freely.
According to Congress officials, the attack occurred while leaders were addressing supporters, but details about the perpetrators remain unclear. The party has not provided names of those injured or the exact location of the incident.
In its appeal, Congress urged the commission to conduct a swift, impartial investigation and to ensure adequate security measures for political participants ahead of the upcoming elections.
The Election Commission has not yet issued a public response, and the matter adds to the heightened political tension in the northeastern state as parties gear up for the next electoral cycle.
According to Congress officials, the attack occurred while leaders were addressing supporters, but details about the perpetrators remain unclear. The party has not provided names of those injured or the exact location of the incident.
In its appeal, Congress urged the commission to conduct a swift, impartial investigation and to ensure adequate security measures for political participants ahead of the upcoming elections.
The Election Commission has not yet issued a public response, and the matter adds to the heightened political tension in the northeastern state as parties gear up for the next electoral cycle.