Counting has begun in Baharampur, Murshidabad, with the early trends sending a jolt through incumbent politics. The contest pits INC leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury against BJP sitting MLA Subrata Maitra (Kanchan). With the seat described as a political stronghold, the result could decide whether Adhir’s “fortress” holds or BJP momentum rewrites the narrative.
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said voters in Bengal went to the polls without fear because of the presence and pro-active role of central forces during the assembly elections. However, he clarified that this support does not extend to the way electoral rolls were specially and intensively revised, raising concerns about the process even while acknowledging security helped calm voters.
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