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West Bengal Repoll In Falta Sparks Protest Over Alleged TMC Threats As CRPF RAF Move In

West Bengal Repoll In Falta Sparks Protest Over Alleged TMC Threats As CRPF RAF Move In

Residents protested in Falta, South 24 Parganas, alleging threats and intimidation by Trinamool Congress cadre ahead of West Bengal Assembly vote counting on May 4. The unrest unfolded as repolling began in 15 booths in Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour following Election Commission directions citing irregularities in the second phase. Heavy security forces were deployed at the scene.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 4 May 2026
Bengal villagers block roads after vote counting amid deadly threat claims

Bengal villagers block roads after vote counting amid deadly threat claims

Hundreds of villagers in Falta, West Bengal, blocked roads after vote counting, alleging life threats linked to TMC workers. BJP supporters said a local TMC leader threatened bloodshed and urged CRPF deployment. The TMC candidate rejected the accusations as a BJP tactic, escalating tensions on the ground even as both sides trade claims.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026

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West Bengal vote counting hit protests as residents allege TMC threats in Falta

West Bengal vote counting hit protests as residents allege TMC threats in Falta

Ahead of West Bengal Assembly election vote counting, residents in Falta, South 24 Parganas protested alleged threats by Trinamool Congress cadre. CRPF and RAF were deployed amid heightened security across sensitive areas. Repolling is underway in some constituencies due to irregularities, while concerns have surfaced about EVM strongrooms, prompting tighter checks.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
Mamata Banerjee Claims Central Forces Violence After Voting in Bhabanipur Election Crackdown

Mamata Banerjee Claims Central Forces Violence After Voting in Bhabanipur Election Crackdown

West Bengal Chief Minister and Bhabanipur candidate Mamata Banerjee voted in the second and final phase of assembly elections and then alleged that Central Reserve Police Force personnel deployed for election duty resorted to violence. She claimed the force targeted people including women and children and carried out large-scale arrests starting the night before her vote, escalating allegations during the polling period.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 29 Apr 2026
Mamata Banerjee accuses CRPF bias in West Bengal phase 2 polls, demands voters finish voting

Mamata Banerjee accuses CRPF bias in West Bengal phase 2 polls, demands voters finish voting

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged bias by central forces during phase 2 polling, saying CRPF personnel were seen supporting a particular political party. She urged election officials to let voters standing in queues until the end of polling cast their ballots. Banerjee also voiced disappointment over CRPF conduct, raising questions about neutrality in the voting process.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Bengal polls special observer tours South 24 Parganas to stop intimidation in Diamond Harbour

Bengal polls special observer tours South 24 Parganas to stop intimidation in Diamond Harbour

Special police observer Ajay Pal Sharma toured South 24 Parganas during the second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections, focusing on sensitive Diamond Harbour. Despite protests from TMC and a High Court move, Sharma coordinated with central forces to prevent intimidation. CRPF Director General also visited to review security measures aimed at ensuring a peaceful, transparent poll.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026

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Mamata Banerjee accuses ECI and CRPF of harassing TMC workers as Bengal Phase 2 votes begin

Mamata Banerjee accuses ECI and CRPF of harassing TMC workers as Bengal Phase 2 votes begin

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that the Election Commission of India and CRPF are harassing Trinamool Congress workers as Phase 2 polling begins in South Bengal. She claims intimidation and threats against party members in Bhabanipur and across Kolkata, while security forces are deployed to keep the voting peaceful. Voters are urged to cast ballots without fear.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Singham vs Pushpa in Falta as IPS officer cracks down on voter intimidation for 2026 West Bengal polls

Singham vs Pushpa in Falta as IPS officer cracks down on voter intimidation for 2026 West Bengal polls

Ahead of West Bengal polls 2026, IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma has been deployed in Falta, South 24 Parganas, backed by a large CRPF team to identify and deter voter intimidators. The move follows complaints of threats, and Sharma’s campaign presence has triggered a public challenge from Trinamool candidate Jahangir Khan, who likened himself to the character Pushpa.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Harbhajan Singh gets CRPF protection after Punjab withdraws his security overnight

Harbhajan Singh gets CRPF protection after Punjab withdraws his security overnight

A day after Punjab authorities withdrew Harbhajan Singh’s police security, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs stepped in with CRPF protection for the Rajya Sabha MP. The development followed protests by Aam Aadmi Party workers outside his Jalandhar residence soon after he joined the BJP, escalating concerns and prompting the central security move.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 26 Apr 2026
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