Violent clashes were reported in Rajasthan’s Samravata village of Tonk district during by-elections at the Deoli-Uniara assembly seat. The unrest erupted late on Wednesday, November 13 when independent candidate Naresh Meena allegedly slapped a sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Amit Chaudhary at the polling booth.

According to media reports, the conflict was triggered when supporters of Meena accused the Election Commission of rigging the votes. They demanded that the village be included in the Uniara tehsil instead of Deoli, which, they believed was more convenient.