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Jethmalani fears violence

By Our Special Correspondent

LUCKNOW, MAY 4. Noted lawyer Ram Jethamalani, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election against the Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in Lucknow, today expressed fears of violence and rigging by anti-social elements sponsored by the Bharatiya Janata Party tomorrow.

Talking to presspersons here, Mr. Jethamalani said his election agent had brought this to the notice of the Chief Electoral Officer. He wanted the Lucknow constituency to be declared "most sensitive" and anti-social elements and outsiders arrested.

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