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West Bengal election ruckus erupts as TMC alleges BJP car entered EVM strongroom in Bhabanipur

Politics
Published on 3 May 2026
West Bengal election ruckus erupts as TMC alleges BJP car entered EVM strongroom in Bhabanipur

TMC says an alleged BJP flagged car got inside

Election day tensions spiked in Bhabanipur as TMC workers alleged that a BJP car entered the EVM strongroom, following Mamata Banerjee’s complaint about security. The Election Commission rejected the charge, saying surveillance stayed continuous. With both parties intensifying scrutiny over EVM safeguards, accusations of tampering and malpractice continue to circulate.

  • TMC alleged an alleged BJP car entered the EVM strongroom in Bhabanipur
  • The claim followed Mamata Banerjee’s protest over strongroom security
  • The Election Commission denied any security lapse, citing continuous surveillance
  • Both parties are closely monitoring EVM protection across West Bengal
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