Mamata Banerjee Accuses Central Forces of Bias During Bhabanipur Polls
‘I could not sleep last night’: Mamata Banerjee visits booths in Bhabanipur, alleges observers and Central forces working for BJP
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited polling booths in Bhabanipur during the second phase of assembly elections, alleging that Central forces and observers are acting in favor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She claimed that TMC flags were removed and party workers intimidated, while BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari expressed confidence in high voter turnout.
- 01Mamata Banerjee accused Central forces of bias towards the BJP during polling.
- 02She claimed that TMC flags were removed and party workers intimidated.
- 03Banerjee alleged midnight raids conducted by Central forces without warrants.
- 04BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari reported a positive outlook for voter turnout.
- 05Tension escalated in Bhabanipur as both candidates visited polling booths.
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On Wednesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited polling booths in Bhabanipur, alleging misconduct by Central forces and election observers favoring the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Banerjee claimed that TMC flags and posters were removed and that 'outsiders' were intimidating voters. She accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of harassment, stating that Central forces conducted late-night raids without warrants, targeting TMC party workers. Banerjee emphasized that the BJP's tactics of suppression would not succeed in West Bengal. In contrast, BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari expressed optimism for high voter turnout, stating that he expected around 90% participation. The atmosphere in Bhabanipur became tense as both candidates were present in the same area amid heavy security deployment.
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The allegations made by Mamata Banerjee could influence voter sentiment and turnout in Bhabanipur, potentially affecting the election outcome.
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