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EVM Malfunction Halts Voting in Malda as Sector Officer Disappears Mid Polls
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Voting stopped when the EVM allegedly failed
Voting at a booth in Mothabari constituency in Malda was disrupted when an alleged EVM malfunction occurred at Balua Chara High School. Reports say the sector officer absconded as polling hit a pause, escalating scrutiny amid the TMC vs BJP contest. The incident unfolded as Phase 1 voting continues across 152 constituencies in the West Bengal polls.
- Polling was disrupted at Balua Chara High School booth in Malda
- An alleged EVM malfunction triggered the stoppage mid voting
- The sector officer reportedly absconded during the incident
- TMC and BJP tensions rise as Phase 1 voting proceeds
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