Trinamool Congress Protests Alleged EVM Tampering in Kolkata
Trinamool Holds Sit-In, Alleges Ballot Boxes Opened. "Pure Rumours," Says BJP
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The Trinamool Congress staged a sit-in protest outside an Electronic Voting Machine strongroom in Kolkata, alleging unauthorized access to ballot boxes. The BJP dismissed these claims as unfounded rumors. The Election Commission assured that all strongrooms are secure ahead of counting for the West Bengal Assembly elections on May 4.
- 01Trinamool Congress leaders protested outside an EVM strongroom in Kolkata, alleging ballot tampering.
- 02BJP leaders labeled the allegations as rumors aimed at instilling fear.
- 03The Election Commission confirmed that all strongrooms are sealed and secure.
- 04Counting for the 294-seat West Bengal Assembly elections is scheduled for May 4.
- 05Security measures include deployment of 700 Central Armed Police Forces after results are declared.
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Leaders from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), including Bengal minister Shashi Panja and spokesperson Kunal Ghosh, initiated a sit-in protest outside an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) strongroom at Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, alleging that ballot boxes were being opened without authorized party representatives. The protest arose after reports of unusual activity inside the sealed strongroom, which holds EVMs for several Assembly constituencies in north Kolkata. The TMC accused the BJP and Election Commission officials of misconduct. BJP leader Tapas Roy dismissed the allegations as 'pure rumors' aimed at creating fear among voters. The Election Commission confirmed that all strongrooms are securely sealed and that counting for the 294-seat Assembly election will begin on May 4 under heavy security. The TMC's concerns were heightened following a video message from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warning party workers about potential EVM tampering. In anticipation of post-result tensions, the Election Commission has deployed 700 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces across West Bengal to ensure security.
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The allegations and subsequent protests could influence public perception of the electoral process in West Bengal, potentially affecting voter trust and the political landscape.
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