Violence erupts during UP panchayat polls as BJP claims win
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Widespread violence erupted across Uttar Pradesh during the elections for panchayat block chiefs Saturday, as the BJP claimed a "historic victory." Clashes were reported from at least 18 districts including Etawah, Unnao, Hathras, Amethi, Kanpur, Mau, Amroha, Lucknow, Muzaffarnagar, Aligarh, Pratapgarh, Kanpur Dehat, etc. The police have launched a probe and have issued directives of a strict vigil in these districts.