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ECI rejects TMC ballot tampering claims in Bengal and issues a 9 point clarification
Politics
Published on 30 April 2026
Court backs ECI as TMC’s allegations face a hard no
The Election Commission of India has dismissed Trinamool Congress claims of ballot tampering in West Bengal, issuing a detailed nine-point clarification after allegations of “gross electoral fraud.” The Calcutta High Court backed the poll body, rejecting a plea related to counting staff. The dispute escalates amid continued political tension between TMC and BJP.
- ECI rejects TMC’s ballot tampering allegations in West Bengal
- The poll body issues a nine-point clarification in response
- Calcutta High Court supports ECI and dismisses a related plea
- High political tension continues between TMC and BJP
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