Violence Erupts in West Bengal Elections as TMC Allegedly Attacks Family Supporting Congress Leader
WB Polls: TMC goons assault family for helping Adhir Chowdhury
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In Baharampur, West Bengal, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury reported a violent attack on a family that assisted him during the recent assembly elections. Chowdhury accused Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters of the assault, which left several family members injured, highlighting tensions in the electoral process ahead of the second phase of voting.
- 01Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged TMC supporters attacked a family for assisting him during polling.
- 02The incident occurred after a high voter turnout of 91.78% in the first phase of the West Bengal elections.
- 03Chowdhury vowed to support the victims in filing a police complaint and demanded immediate action against the perpetrators.
- 04He linked the violence to a broader pattern of intimidation against opposition supporters during the elections.
- 05The second phase of voting is scheduled for April 29, with counting on May 4.
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Tensions escalated in Baharampur, West Bengal, as Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury reported a violent attack on a local family who provided him with hospitality during the assembly elections. Chowdhury alleged that supporters of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) vandalized their home and assaulted its residents, including women and an elderly man, in retaliation for their assistance. This incident occurred shortly after the first phase of voting, which saw a remarkable 91.78% voter turnout. Chowdhury, who visited the victims in the hospital, emphasized that he had no prior connection to the family and vowed to help them file a police complaint against the attackers. He criticized the local police for their inaction and warned of a movement if the perpetrators were not arrested. The second phase of polling is set for April 29, with vote counting on May 4, amidst concerns over electoral violence and security.
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The violent incident raises concerns about safety for opposition supporters in the electoral process, potentially discouraging voter participation.
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