Jaipur, May 6 (PTI) Rajasthan former chief minister Ashok Gehlot Monday condemned the alleged vandalism in the Congress office in Amethi, saying such incidents are a clear proof of the BJP's panic over its defeat.

"The vandalism at the Congress office in Amethi is condemnable. Such incidents are a clear proof of the BJP's panic over its defeat. The Uttar Pradesh Police should ensure strict action against the accused involved in this incident," Gehlot wrote on 'X'.

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The Congress leader further wrote, "Such incidents will further increase the victory margin of popular Congress candidate K L Sharma in Amethi."

A case of alleged vandalism of vehicles parked outside the Congress office in Gauriganj, Amethi has been reported. The Congress has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the incident.

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The Congress Monday appointed Gehlot as the senior party observer for the Amethi parliamentary constituency.

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