Tensions between Dalits and Rajputs in Gondal, Saurashtra, have escalated after NSUI leader Sanjay Solanki was allegedly kidnapped and beaten by Ganesh Gondal, son of BJP MLA Geetaba Jadeja. The conflict began on June 6 when Solanki advised Ganesh to drive carefully after a near-collision. The next day, Solanki was reportedly abducted and assaulted by Ganesh’s associates. Ganesh is now in judicial custody. In response, Dalits held a bike rally demanding justice, while supporters of the Jadeja family shut down nearly 50 villages in solidarity. Jayrajsinh Jadeja, Ganesh’s father, declined to comment on the rallies.