Violence erupted at the Asansol Engineering College counting centre during West Bengal Assembly election vote counting. A scuffle between polling agents escalated into clashes, prompting security forces to use lathicharge. The incident unfolded as early trends showed BJP crossing the majority mark with 156 seats, intensifying the fight with Mamata Banerjee’s TMC and hinting at a potential political shift.
As West Bengal heads into Phase 2 voting, the BJP is zeroing in on Mamata Banerjee’s Bhabanipur seat, betting it can turn that contest into momentum. The party claims it can win in North 24 Parganas, Nadia, Howrah and Hooghly, expects at least 40 seats in the Bengal Presidency region, and is counting on strong gains across North Bengal, Junglemahal and South Bengal.
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West Bengal gears up for Phase 2 polling on April 29, with the Election Commission stressing turnout and orderly voting. Polling stations will function from 7 am to 6 pm, and voters must carry a valid photo ID from the approved list. Strict booth guidelines— including limits on mobile phones and political symbols—are set to keep the process fair and smooth.
Uttar Pradesh IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, known for high-profile encounters, issued a stern warning in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas after complaints from the Falta constituency. He led raids and warned the family of TMC candidate Jahangir Khan amid accusations of voter intimidation, and also flagged irregularities in Khan’s security deployment. The incident is now drawing political heat ahead of the 2026 elections.
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