UP by-polls: SP says cops deterring voters, BJP seeks identification of burqa-clad women

The Samajwadi Party (SP) has accused police in Uttar Pradesh of preventing people from voting in ongoing bypolls, alleging voter suppression tactics. The SP shared video evidence and demanded the Election Commission (EC) intervene. Meanwhile, the BJP claimed instances of burqa-clad women's faces not matching their IDs, urging the EC to ensure only verified voters participate.