In the midst of northern India’s Uttar Pradesh closely watched Lok Sabha elections, tensions boiled over into violence as workers from the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed in Lucknow’s Ramabai Rally Sthal.

The incident took place in Lucknow on June 4.

Visuals showed a heated confrontation between supporters of both parties amidst sweltering heat.

The brawl left several workers injured, marking a disturbing turn in the already intense political atmosphere of the state. However, authorities managed to swiftly bring the situation under control before further escalation occurred.

Uttar Pradesh, known for its significant political influence on the national stage, is currently witnessing a nail-biting electoral battle between the SP-Congress alliance, known as the INDIA alliance, and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The tight contest has not only defied earlier predictions but has also posed a challenge to the BJP’s anticipated electoral dominance.

As the nation awaits the outcome of these pivotal elections, the clash between SP and BJP workers serves as a stark reminder of the fervent passions and high stakes involved in India’s democratic process.