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Mobile Phone Found Near West Bengal Strong Room Ahead of Counting Day; BJP Alleges Foul Play

A switched-off mobile phone in an envelope was found near the Asansol Engineering College strong room in West Bengal, along with documents linked to the Raniganj assembly constituency, triggering suspicion and commotion ahead of vote counting. A BJP leader alleged officers were acting in favor of the TMC and raised concerns over possible irregularities. The Election Commission has assured a three-tier security system and warned of strict action against any negligence. The high-stakes election results will be declared on May 4.

Switched-off mobile phone near Asansol strong room sparks commotion before Bengal count

A switched-off mobile phone and documents linked to the Raniganj constituency were found near the Asansol Engineering College strong room, prompting a brief commotion ahead of West Bengal vote counting. Officials said security arrangements were in place under Election Commission guidelines.

'BJP can’t win on its own': Gogoi claims ‘theft’ bid, slams Assam exit polls

Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi alleged election security lapses, claiming BJP workers were seen inside strong rooms. He dismissed exit polls as a 'game of TRP' and asserted that support is shifting towards Congress, with individuals distancing themselves from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Kolkata Counting Centres to Have Three-Layer Security for Vote Tallying

Security arrangements for vote counting in Kolkata involve three-layer protection with 1,500 CAPF and Kolkata Police personnel guarding 22 strong rooms across 7 counting centres. Armed CAPF personnel will protect the innermost layer while Kolkata Police handles the two outer layers. Over 200 companies of CAPF have been requisitioned across the state for 294 strong rooms.

Mamata Banerjee Raises EVM Concerns Ahead of West Bengal Vote Counting

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited a strong room in Kolkata on Thursday to raise concerns about alleged EVM tampering, accusing Central forces of obstruction and the Election Commission of bias. Banerjee, contesting against Suvendu Adhikari, claimed her party received reports of manipulation across the state and warned of a 'life and death' fight if anyone tries to steal the EVM machines or counting. Exit polls project BJP victory, potentially ending TMC's 15-year rule. Counting is scheduled for May 4.

TMC stages sit-in protest outside EVM strong room