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Mamata Banerjee accuses ECI and CRPF of harassing TMC workers as Bengal Phase 2 votes begin

Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
Mamata Banerjee accuses ECI and CRPF of harassing TMC workers as Bengal Phase 2 votes begin

Her allegations name Bhabanipur and Kolkata as targets

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that the Election Commission of India and CRPF are harassing Trinamool Congress workers as Phase 2 polling begins in South Bengal. She claims intimidation and threats against party members in Bhabanipur and across Kolkata, while security forces are deployed to keep the voting peaceful. Voters are urged to cast ballots without fear.

  • Mamata Banerjee alleges ECI and CRPF harassment of TMC workers
  • Claims of intimidation and threats span Bhabanipur and Kolkata
  • Phase 2 polling is underway in South Bengal
  • CRPF deployment aims to ensure peaceful elections
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