Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha faced a hostile reception during his visit to Khoriari village on polling day, as his convoy was attacked by local residents. Villagers expressed their anger by throwing stones, cow dung, and slippers at his vehicle. Sinha, who is contesting for a fourth consecutive term from Lakhisarai, alleged that the attack was orchestrated by supporters of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) to intimidate voters.

The incident occurred amidst ongoing assembly elections in Bihar, where polling was taking place for 121 constituencies. Sinha claimed that RJD workers prevented his polling agents from accessing booths and disrupted the voting process. He stated, "These are RJD’s goons. They didn’t let people vote," and expressed his frustration with the local police, calling them "weak and cowardly" for not controlling the situation.

Local police officials, however, indicated that the protest stemmed from public dissatisfaction with poor road conditions and civic neglect rather than a politically motivated attack. DIG Rakesh Kumar confirmed that villagers had voiced their grievances directly to Sinha during his visit.

In response to the incident, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar instructed the Director General of Police to ensure law and order and take action against those responsible for the unrest. Sinha vowed to raise the matter with the Election Commission, expressing dissatisfaction with the local administration's handling of the situation.

The RJD, in turn, accused Sinha of ignoring public demands for infrastructure improvements over the past decade. They stated, "Despite ten years of repeated pleas, Vijay Sinha has not built even a single road," and highlighted the villagers' slogan, "No road, no vote!" as a reflection of their frustration.

As the situation unfolded, Sinha reiterated his belief that the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would return to power, warning that those responsible for the attack would face consequences. The assembly elections in Bihar are crucial, with the counting of votes scheduled for November 14.