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West Bengal polls hit EVM glitches and violence as voting begins amid chaos
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Bomb hurling and attacks reported as EVM delays mount
West Bengal assembly voting began but faced immediate disruption as EVM glitches delayed polling at stations across districts including Murshidabad, Purba Medinipur, Cooch Behar, Malda, and Darjeeling. Overnight, reports of violence emerged, including crude bomb hurling and attacks on political workers. Security forces have been deployed as authorities respond to the incidents.
- EVM malfunctions delayed voting in multiple districts
- Overnight violence was reported alongside polling disruptions
- Incidents included crude bomb hurling and attacks on workers
- Security forces remain deployed to manage the situation
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