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Security spikes at Mamata Banerjee homes after Election Commission directive
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
Election Commission ordered the sudden clampdown after slogans
Security has been significantly increased around West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat residence and the state secretariat Nabanna following an Election Commission directive. The escalation follows a group raising “Jai Sree Ram” slogans near her home, as early election trends show the BJP leading in a majority of seats.
- Election Commission directed heightened security at Kalighat and Nabanna
- Slogan incident near Banerjee’s home triggered the increased deployment
- Move follows early trends showing BJP leading across many seats
- Officials cite safety and law-and-order concerns
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