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Mamata’s Midnight Strong Room Visit Sparks EVM Tampering Claims as Bengal Exit Polls Favor BJP

Politics
Published on 1 May 2026
Mamata’s Midnight Strong Room Visit Sparks EVM Tampering Claims as Bengal Exit Polls Favor BJP

She calls it a life and death fight

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made an unannounced midnight visit to the Bhabanipur strong room, alleging EVM tampering and Election Commission bias. The TMC protested, while exit polls pointing to a BJP win after Bengal’s record 92.47% turnout are fueling the escalating confrontation over the vote count and voting machines.

  • Mamata visited the Bhabanipur strong room at midnight
  • She alleged EVM tampering and EC bias
  • TMC lodged protests following the inspection
  • Exit polls forecast BJP win after record turnout
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