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Mamata Banerjee storms EVM strongroom as TMC and BJP trade tampering allegations in Kolkata
Politics
Published on 1 May 2026
Election Commission rejects claims of secure strongrooms tampered
After West Bengal Assembly polls, Kolkata streets turned tense as TMC staged a protest alleging EVM irregularities in strongrooms. Mamata Banerjee visited the counting centre, accusing procedural lapses and possible collusion between BJP and the Election Commission. The Election Commission dismissed the charges, insisting strongrooms were secure throughout.
- TMC protested alleging EVM irregularities in strongrooms
- Mamata Banerjee visited the counting centre amid escalating tension
- TMC alleges procedural lapses and BJP plus EC collusion
- Election Commission rejects the allegations, citing secure strongrooms
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