Congress election officer was physically assaulted during the 14th general convention of Nepali Congress after he refused to stop the ward convention in Balara of Sarlahi, on the issue of active membership. A ward-level convention is being held in Sarlahi today. The ward convention scheduled for October 12 was postponed due to a dispute. The District Election Officer was assaulted during the ward convention scheduled for today. The incident took place during a discussion at the party office in Mangalwa.