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Politique·03/05/2026Résumé IA

TMC Workers Allege BJP Cars Entered EVM Strongroom in Bhabanipur Ahead of West Bengal Vote Counting

TMC workers in Bhabanipur alleged two BJP cars entered the EVM strongroom compound a day before vote counting for West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had staged a four-hour sit-in protest at the same location, raising concerns about counting malpractice and EVM tampering. The Election Commission denied all allegations, stating surveillance was continuous. Both TMC and BJP are closely monitoring strongroom security across the state, with counting scheduled for May 4.

Economic Times

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Politique·03/05/2026Résumé IA

TMC Workers Allege BJP Cars Entered EVM Strongroom in Bhabanipur Ahead of West Bengal Vote Counting

TMC workers in Bhabanipur alleged two BJP cars entered the EVM strongroom compound a day before vote counting in West Bengal's 2026 assembly elections. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee conducted a four-hour sit-in protest at the counting centre, raising concerns about counting malpractice and EVM tampering. The Election Commission denied all allegations, stating surveillance was continuous and the car in question was checked and allowed to leave after nothing objectionable was found. Both TMC and BJP are closely monitoring strongroom security across the state.

Economic Times

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TMC, BJP Spar Over EVM Security Incidents Ahead of Bengal Vote Counting

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Politique·02/05/2026Résumé IA

TMC, BJP Spar Over EVM Security Incidents Ahead of Bengal Vote Counting

Ahead of May 4 vote counting in West Bengal, TMC and BJP have flagged multiple security concerns at EVM strongrooms. At Barasat Govt College, CCTV monitors went blank for 17 minutes, prompting TMC protests. BJP reported incidents in Salt Lake and Burdwan, alleging unauthorized strongroom access. The Election Commission has launched investigations into all complaints.

West Bengal polls: Lockdown in strongroom areas after TMC, BJP clash

Kolkata police have imposed strict prohibitory orders around EVM strongrooms following Trinamool's vote tampering claims and clashes with BJP workers. Security has been heightened with additional forces and sealed roads. The Election Commission vows to punish any disruption, emphasizing robust security at all counting centers statewide to ensure a peaceful electoral process.

Times of India

West Bengal elections: TMC alleges strongroom breaches, BJP mocks claim

ACTU

01/05/2026

West Bengal elections: TMC alleges strongroom breaches, BJP mocks claim

Trinamool Congress has raised concerns with the Election Commission regarding alleged CCTV blackouts and unauthorized access to EVM strongrooms. BJP dismissed these claims as tactics by a party anticipating defeat. TMC representatives reported seeing individuals inside sealed rooms without party agents present, fueling suspicion ahead of counting day.

Times of India

Mamata storms EVM strongroom; TMC, BJP lock horns over tampering claims: How late-night drama unfolded

ACTU

01/05/2026

Mamata storms EVM strongroom; TMC, BJP lock horns over tampering claims: How late-night drama unfolded

The Trinamool Congress staged a protest in Kolkata, alleging EVM tampering and procedural lapses in strongrooms before the West Bengal assembly polls. The party accused the BJP and Election Commission of collusion, while the EC asserted the strongrooms were secure and footage showed routine postal ballot segregation.

Times of India