The Supreme Court has directed the NIA to complete its investigation into the April 1 violence in Malda, West Bengal. In the incident, a mob held seven judicial officers captive for nine hours. Acting on suo motu cognizance, the court asked the NIA to conclude the probe and is expected to file a charge sheet within two months.
BJP’s victories in Malda and Murshidabad were driven by a divided Muslim vote and rising public dissatisfaction with Trinamool Congress leadership. Intensified campaigning by top BJP figures, including Amit Shah and PM Narendra Modi, strengthened its on-the-ground reach. Promises of good governance and financial support struck a chord with voters, helping swing the outcome.
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Ahead of the Bengal assembly polls, an NIA crackdown in Mothabari, Malda, has triggered an electoral exodus. Men are reportedly fleeing villages out of fear of the agency, leaving behind a “ghost electorate.” Residents who had fought to get back on voter rolls are now prioritizing safety over voting, after a reported assault on judicial officers. Parties trade blame as the crisis unfolds.
Voting at a booth in Mothabari constituency in Malda was disrupted when an alleged EVM malfunction occurred at Balua Chara High School. Reports say the sector officer absconded as polling hit a pause, escalating scrutiny amid the TMC vs BJP contest. The incident unfolded as Phase 1 voting continues across 152 constituencies in the West Bengal polls.
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