The by-election on the Khair seat was necessitated after sitting BJP MLA Anoop Pradhan vacated the seat on his election as the Member of Parliament from Hathras in the 2024 general elections. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
Subsequently, a case under Section 109 (attempt to murder), assault and house trespass was registered against Sanjay Awana and 29 unidentified suspects. (Representational image)