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West Bengal counting raises TMC doubts as candidates lag and delays spark claims
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
TMC leaders call the counting process fishy as candidates trail
Vote counting in West Bengal is underway, and Trinamool Congress leaders are raising alarms after some party candidates reportedly fell behind. TMC workers allege delays and confusion at counting centres and claim the Election Commission is not cooperating. With the state’s political future hinging on these results, observers are watching closely to see whether TMC can return to power or BJP can form its first government in West Bengal.
- TMC says some candidates are trailing during vote counting
- Leaders allege delays and confusion at counting centres
- TMC claims the Election Commission is not cooperating
- Results could decide between TMC’s return and BJP’s first win
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