West Bengal’s 2026 assembly election battle is heating up in Nandigram, where the TMC accuses police of acting in BJP’s favour. Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari alleges TMC-backed individuals are threatening voters. Both sides have filed complaints as polling continues under heavy security across multiple districts, raising concerns over the fairness of the process.
Ahead of the Bengal assembly polls, an NIA crackdown in Mothabari, Malda, has triggered an electoral exodus. Men are reportedly fleeing villages out of fear of the agency, leaving behind a “ghost electorate.” Residents who had fought to get back on voter rolls are now prioritizing safety over voting, after a reported assault on judicial officers. Parties trade blame as the crisis unfolds.
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During West Bengal assembly polling in Domkal, Murshidabad, voters alleged intimidation and threats, claiming armed individuals created fear and disrupted voting. The Election Commission has ordered a report on the charges. Security forces were later deployed, voting resumed under escort, and the situation reportedly improved after intervention.
The Election Commission of India has directed West Bengal’s Director General of Police to take strict preventive measures against 800 individuals flagged for voter intimidation and attempts to disrupt elections. The EC said more than 500 suspects have already been arrested and stressed accountability across every police level, warning against any lapses as polling unfolds.
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