The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has alleged that an elderly voter died after a physical altercation with Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel at a polling station in Udaynarayanpur, Howrah district, West Bengal. TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee claimed the victim, assisted by his son, was manhandled by security forces, leading to his collapse and subsequent death at Amta Hospital. Banerjee accused the central forces of acting as a 'private army' for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting that they engaged in a campaign of intimidation against vulnerable citizens, including women and children. Despite these allegations, the second phase of the elections saw a record turnout of 89.99%, surpassing the previous turnout of 80.4% in 2021. Notable constituencies included Ausgram with 94.06% and Habra with 93.00% participation. The TMC has questioned the necessity of maintaining a significant security presence post-election, with 2,450 CAPF companies deployed in the state. Vote counting is set for May 4.