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Bengal Cop Warns TMC Worker Over EVM Probe Row Fake VVPAT Claim Goes Viral

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Published on 30 April 2026
Bengal Cop Warns TMC Worker Over EVM Probe Row Fake VVPAT Claim Goes Viral

Police claim a worker carried suspicious documents near EVMs

A viral confrontation in Krishnaganj, Nadia during Phase 2 polling in West Bengal has sparked a fresh controversy over voter intimidation and election transparency. A Bengal police officer accused a Trinamool Congress worker of trying to influence voters and carrying suspicious documents near EVMs, while claims around “fake VVPAT” have intensified the political row as results are expected on May 4.

  • Tense viral video shows a police officer and a TMC worker face off
  • Officer alleges the worker tried influencing voters near EVMs
  • Claims about “fake VVPAT” are fueling accusations over election transparency
  • The incident raises concerns ahead of West Bengal results on May 4
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