Democracy is up in flames in West Bengal. Bombs have been hurled in Jadavpur’s Bhangar, irate villagers in Joynagar’s Kultali have thrown an EVM and VVPAT machine in a pond because TMC goons won’t let them vote…
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But the worse affected is Diamond Harbour, where Mamata Banerjee’s… pic.twitter.com/csCl6ExQlj
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:23am on 01 Jun 2024,Saturday Politics
Amid the seventh phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, Sandeshkhali and Bhangar witnessed outbreaks of violence and tension. Allegations surfaced of voter intimidation by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), with the BJP accusing the state police of running a 'midnight operation' under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's directive to intimidate voters. Reports indicate clashes started Friday night, with women protesting against alleged threats by local TMC activists. BJP leaders Suvendu Adhikari and Amit Malviya shared videos and claims of police intimidation. The incidents highlight escalating tensions in the state's electoral landscape.
