West Bengal's political landscape was shaken on Thursday as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) staged a protest against alleged tampering of electronic voting machines (EVMs) ahead of the counting for the Assembly elections. With only two days remaining until the vote count begins on May 4, 2026, Banerjee spent nearly four hours inside a strongroom at the Sakhawat Memorial School in Kolkata, voicing concerns that ballot boxes were accessed without authorized party representatives. She emphasized the need for transparency and suggested installing CCTV cameras for monitoring. Concurrently, TMC members protested outside another strongroom at Netaji Indoor Stadium, alleging discrepancies in the process. The Election Commission responded by dismissing the allegations, stating that all protocols were followed and that the strongrooms were secure. In contrast, BJP leaders accused TMC of spreading rumors to create fear, with BJP's Amit Malviya suggesting Banerjee's actions were indicative of her desperation ahead of the election results. The elections have been closely contested, with the BJP making significant efforts to challenge TMC's dominance in the state.