Dhanbad, July 15 -- The ongoing political confrontation between BJP MP Dhullu Mahto and CPI(ML) Nirsa MLA Arup Chatterjee spilled onto the streets of Nirsa here on Wednesday, as both leaders led separate marches and addressed public meetings over the proposed elevated flyover project, prompting the administration to deploy heavy police forces to prevent any law-and-order issues.

The rival demonstrations, held barely half a kilometre apart and almost simultaneously, reflected the escalating political battle over the project, which has now become a major flashpoint in Nirsa politics.

The BJP's march began near Nirsa Kota and culminated at Hathbari, where Dhullu Mahto accused the state government and the local MLA of obstructing a crucial ...