Violence Breaks Out at Asom Sahitya Sabha Meeting, 1 Injured Ahead of Election Results

Guwahati: Tensions escalated at the Asom Sahitya Sabha meeting on Friday when a violent clash broke out ahead of the anticipated announcement of the election results. The incident reportedly involved Ajit Prasad Sharma, a candidate for the position of Editor-in-Chief, who allegedly assaulted an executive member of the Sabha.Sources indicate that the altercation began after accusations were made by the executive that the current Editor-in-Chief had failed to invite certain members to the meeting. The argument intensified when Sushil Chandra Deka, another prominent member, became involved in a heated confrontation with the executive.As the dispute unfolded, the situation reportedly turned physical, with Ajit Prasad Sharma, who is also contesting for the post of General Secretary, allegedly facing retaliation and being attacked during the scuffle.The violent incident has cast a shadow over the upcoming results of the Asom Sahitya Sabha elections, which are closely followed in the state. While the Sabha has yet to release an official statement on the matter, the altercation raises concerns about internal conflicts within the prestigious organization.As the election results are awaited, further updates on the incident and its impact on the Sabha are expected.