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TMC alleges unauthorised postal ballot sorting in Kolkata, files complaint with Election Commission

Politics
Published on 2 May 2026
TMC alleges unauthorised postal ballot sorting in Kolkata, files complaint with Election Commission

Trunks of ballots reportedly shifted to a room

Trinamool Congress has filed a complaint with the Election Commission over allegations of unauthorised sorting of postal ballot covers at an EVM strongroom in Kolkata. TMC workers claim trunks containing ballots were moved to an unmonitored room. It also points to similar incidents in North 24 Parganas, while BJP shared a related video from Purba Bardhaman.

  • TMC files complaint with the Election Commission
  • Allegations target sorting of postal ballots in a Kolkata strongroom
  • Claim: ballot trunks moved to an unmonitored room
  • Similar incidents cited from North 24 Parganas
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