During the ongoing West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, violence erupted in Murshidabad district, primarily between supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AUJP). Reports indicate stone pelting and vandalism of an AUJP vehicle, prompting police and central security forces to intervene. AUJP chief Humayun Kabir faced protests while accusing the TMC of manipulating the election process by purchasing candidates, claiming that 27 of his candidates were bought for amounts between ₹9 lakh (approximately $11,000 USD) and ₹30 lakh (approximately $36,000 USD). Additionally, allegations of proxy voting emerged when a voter reported that her vote had already been cast without her knowledge. The situation escalated further with a crude bomb attack that injured a woman, leading to heightened security measures across the district. Central forces were deployed to manage the unrest and ensure a peaceful election process, as tensions remain high in Murshidabad and other sensitive constituencies.