Protests Erupt in South 24 Parganas Over Alleged Threats by TMC Ahead of West Bengal Election Results
West Bengal Polls: Locals Protest In South 24 Parganas Alleging Threats By TMC Workers
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Residents in the Falta area of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, protested against alleged threats from Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers ahead of the May 4 election counting. Protesters claim TMC cadres threatened violence if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins, prompting security forces to be deployed to maintain order.
- 01Residents allege intimidation by TMC workers in South 24 Parganas.
- 02Protesters claim threats of violence if BJP wins in the area.
- 03Security forces, including CRPF and RAF, were deployed to maintain order.
- 04Repolling is underway in 15 booths due to reported irregularities.
- 05Voter turnout during repolling was around 55.57%.
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In Falta, South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, hundreds of local residents protested against alleged intimidation by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers ahead of the assembly election counting scheduled for May 4. Protesters claimed that TMC cadres threatened to 'burn their houses' if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins in their area. A local woman named Israfil Chowkidar, a TMC worker, was specifically mentioned as issuing threats, leading residents to demand his arrest for their safety. As tensions rose, security forces, including personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Rapid Action Force (RAF), were deployed to key locations to prevent unrest. This protest coincides with repolling in 15 booths across the Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour constituencies, following directives from the Election Commission of India due to reported irregularities during the second phase of polling. Official data indicates a voter turnout of 56.33% in Magrahat Paschim and 54.9% in Diamond Harbour, with an overall turnout of 55.57% during the repoll exercise.
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The protests highlight concerns over safety and electoral integrity in the region, affecting local residents' confidence in the electoral process.
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