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Banerjee alleges central forces assaulted voter who later died in Howrah during WB election phase
Politics
Published on 29 April 2026

The veteran voter died after he was allegedly pushed
During the second phase of West Bengal assembly elections, an elderly voter in Howrah district died, triggering sharp accusations from TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. He claimed central forces pushed and assaulted the man, collapsing afterward, and alleged the forces are acting as BJP’s private army. Banerjee warned of consequences for those involved in the alleged excesses.
- Elderly voter in Howrah died during the second election phase
- Abhishek Banerjee alleged central forces pushed and assaulted him
- Banerjee accused forces of acting as BJP’s private army
- He warned of consequences over alleged election excesses
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