West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee claims the Trinamool Congress will win over 200 seats in the assembly elections, dismissing exit polls as stock market manipulation. She also criticized the Central Armed Police Forces for alleged brutality against her party workers.
The Election Commission has ordered repolling in 15 booths across two assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, following reports of irregularities during the second phase of Bengal polls. Eleven booths in Magrahat West and four in Diamond Harbour will see repolling on Saturday after allegations that CCTV cameras were switched off and EVMs were tampered with using tape to cover party symbols. Special observer Subrata Gupta recommended the repolling after scrutiny revealed disturbing findings, including network disruptions preventing real-time monitoring.
The Election Commission of India has ordered a repoll on May 2 at 15 polling stations in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. Eleven stations in Magrahat Paschim and four in Diamond Harbour will see revoting following complaints of alleged EVM tampering and webcasting failures during the April 29 election. The EC has declared the original poll void under Section 58(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
TMC supporters in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas protested against Election Commission-appointed police observer Ajay Pal Sharma, accusing him of intimidating party workers ahead of the second phase of polling. The UP-cadre IPS officer, known as 'Singham' for his tough policing, had warned TMC candidate Jahangir Khan's family about strict action for alleged voter intimidation. Khan responded by invoking film character 'Pushpa', stating 'This is Bengal; if he is Singham, I am Pushpa'. The protest occurred in Falta, which falls under Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency represented by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee.
TMC supporters in West Bengal's Falta constituency protested against police observer Ajay Pal Sharma, alleging intimidation. The officer, known for his tough reputation, warned the family of TMC candidate Jahangir Khan regarding voter interference allegations.
UP IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, serving as a police observer in West Bengal, has issued a stern warning against voter intimidation in the Falta constituency. The move has sparked political controversy, with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accusing the BJP of deploying partisan agents.
