Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:54am on 29 Apr 2026,Wednesday Politics
Incidents of violence and vandalism were reported during early voting hours in the second phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal, with clashes reported from Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar. A polling agent of the Bharatiya Janata Party was allegedly assaulted at a booth in Nadia district, with party leaders blaming workers linked to the Trinamool Congress. The injured individual was hospitalised after sustaining head injuries. While a complaint has been filed, the ruling party has denied the allegations. Police confirmed disturbances at multiple locations as voting continued amid heightened security and political tensions.
