Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 15 (ANI): Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Omprakash Rajbhar said that he was attacked at the behest of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath during the filing of nomination papers of the party candidate Arvind Rajbhar from Varanasi's Shivpur constituency on Monday.

Accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led government of Uttar Pradesh of the attack, Rajbhar said while addressing a press conference in Lucknow today, "Goons of the BJP and Yogi were sent there in black coats."

Also Read | Uncharted Movie: Review, Cast, Plot, Trailer, Release Date – All You Need to Know About Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg’s Videogame Film Adaptation!.

Following the incident, Rajbhar demanded the Election Commission of India to provide security to him and the party candidate Arvind Rajbhar.

"I was attacked yesterday during filing the nomination papers of the party candidate Arvind Rajbhar from Varanasi's Shivpur Assembly seat. Yogi ji (Adityanath) wants to get me killed. I demand the Election Commission of India to provide security to me and Arvind Rajbhar," the SBSP chief said. (ANI)

Also Read | Poco M4 Pro 5G Launched in India, Check Prices & Other Details Here.

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)