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West Bengal voting turns violent as vandalism and assaults reported in multiple constituencies
Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
A BJP polling agent was allegedly assaulted
Violence and vandalism marred the early hours of West Bengal’s second phase assembly elections on Wednesday, with incidents reported from Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar. A BJP polling agent was allegedly assaulted in Chapra, while a BJP camp office in Shantipur was vandalised, raising concerns over law and order as voting began.
- Violence and vandalism reported in early voting hours
- Incidents flagged in Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar
- Allegations include assault of a BJP polling agent
- A BJP camp office was vandalised in Shantipur
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