West Bengal’s Assembly elections are drawing heavy voter participation in the early hours, outpacing the turnout pace seen in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Voting is underway across multiple regions, including high-stakes contests involving prominent leaders. Still, reports of violence and technical glitches are emerging. The campaign debate is increasingly centered on electoral roll revisions, unemployment, and corruption claims tied to jobs.
Violence marred Phase 1 of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, with multiple districts reporting clashes and polling disruptions. In Kumarganj, BJP candidate Suvendu Sarkar was allegedly chased and assaulted by a mob near a polling booth, leaving him injured and his vehicle damaged. A viral video of the incident is intensifying calls for accountability and tighter security.
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Violence erupted in Murshidabad during West Bengal’s election season as TMC and AUJP workers clashed, sparking stone pelting and attacks on campaign vehicles. A BJP polling agent was assaulted, while allegations of proxy voting added to tension. Fears rose after reports of crude bomb attacks, prompting deployment of central forces to keep polling secure and fair.
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