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Elderly voter dies at West Bengal polling booth as TMC alleges central forces manhandled him
Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
Hospital said he died after collapsing mid-vote
An elderly voter died at a polling booth in West Bengal during the second phase of elections, after attempting to enter the booth with his son’s help. He collapsed and was rushed to Amta Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. The TMC alleged he was manhandled by central forces, escalating scrutiny around the incident.
- Elderly voter collapsed while trying to enter a polling booth
- He was taken to Amta Hospital and declared dead on arrival
- TMC alleges he was manhandled by central forces
- Incident raises concerns about polling security and conduct
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