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Suvendu Sarkar Chased and Assaulted in West Bengal Polling Chaos Video Goes Viral
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
A candidate’s bid ended in a brutal chase near booth
Violence marred Phase 1 of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, with multiple districts reporting clashes and polling disruptions. In Kumarganj, BJP candidate Suvendu Sarkar was allegedly chased and assaulted by a mob near a polling booth, leaving him injured and his vehicle damaged. A viral video of the incident is intensifying calls for accountability and tighter security.
- Phase 1 polling saw unrest across several West Bengal districts
- Suvendu Sarkar was allegedly chased and assaulted near a booth
- Vehicle damage and injuries were reported following the incident
- Viral footage is fueling demands for stronger election security
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