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Política·23/4/2026Resumen IA
West Bengal Elections 2026: BJP Candidate Attacked in Kumarganj During Phase 1 Voting
A video emerged showing BJP candidate Subhendu Sarkar being chased through fields and allegedly assaulted by a mob in Kumarganj constituency during the first phase of West Bengal Assembly elections 2026. Sarkar claimed his polling agents were forcibly removed from 8-10 polling stations and that he was attacked at Booth No. 24 while inspecting the situation. He alleged Trinamool Congress supporters were responsible and claimed to be injured with his vehicle vandalized. Clashes were also reported in Murshidabad and Birbhum. Despite the violence, officials said polling was largely peaceful with voter turnout exceeding 60% by 1pm.
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Times of India1 min de lectura