Mamata Banerjee Accuses Election Commission and CRPF of Harassment in West Bengal Elections
Mamata Banerjee alleges ‘attempt to bulldoze democracy’, accuses ECI and CRPF of harassing party workers as Bengal Phase 2 polls begins
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Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal and Trinamool Congress leader, has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) of harassing her party workers during the second phase of polling in West Bengal. She claims that this harassment is an attempt to undermine democracy as over 32 million voters participate in the elections.
- 01Mamata Banerjee alleges harassment of Trinamool Congress workers by the ECI and CRPF.
- 02Polling for the second phase is taking place in 142 constituencies across South Bengal.
- 03Banerjee claims that police actions have created a climate of fear among voters.
- 04Over 32 million voters are expected to participate in this phase, including 220 women candidates.
- 05The Chief Electoral Officer assures arrangements for free and fair elections amidst the allegations.
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Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal and leader of the Trinamool Congress party, has raised serious allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) during the second phase of polling in West Bengal. She claimed that there is an ongoing attempt to 'bulldoze democracy' as her party workers face harassment and intimidation. Banerjee reported that polling began peacefully across 142 constituencies, with over 32 million voters expected to participate, including 220 women candidates. However, she alleged that police and security forces have created an environment of fear, citing incidents where CRPF personnel threatened her party's councillor's family. Despite these claims, the Chief Electoral Officer, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, assured the public of adequate security and arrangements for free and fair elections, urging voters to exercise their rights without fear.
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The allegations of harassment could discourage voter participation and affect the overall electoral process in West Bengal.
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