BJP leaders are openly campaigning on the polling day and despite our complaints, there has been no police action.. Justifying the action, the ruling BJP claimed that the party was not campaigning but “creating awareness on the need to vote”. BJP general secretary Hitendrasinh Chauhan said: Our party workers had gone to create voter awareness and encourage people to exercise their right to vote freely. ClashA separate clash occurred outside Panchsheel Vidyalaya polling station in Manjalpur between two groups, including the Congress workers. Story continues below this adThe bypoll is being closely watched as Manjalpur has long been considered a BJP stronghold.