Clashes Erupt Between Trinamool and BJP Supporters During Repolling in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Trinamool, BJP Supporters Clash In Bengal's South 24 Parganas Amid Repolling At 15 Booths
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Supporters of the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, during repolling at 15 booths. The violence erupted amid allegations of intimidation by Trinamool workers, as residents expressed fears for their safety ahead of the vote count scheduled for Monday.
- 01Clashes occurred during repolling at 15 booths in South 24 Parganas.
- 02The Election Commission ordered the repoll due to allegations of election malpractice.
- 03Voter turnout was reported at 56.33% in Magrahat Paschim and 54.9% in Diamond Harbour.
- 04Residents reported threats from Trinamool workers, raising safety concerns.
- 05The counting of votes is scheduled for Monday.
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Violence erupted today in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal as supporters of the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed during repolling at 15 booths. The repolling was ordered by the Election Commission due to allegations of election malpractice. Initially, the process began smoothly in 11 polling stations in the Magrahat Paschim assembly seat and four in Diamond Harbour. However, tensions escalated as residents in Falta reported intimidation from Trinamool workers. One female resident claimed she was threatened by a local Trinamool leader, while another expressed shock at being attacked despite voting for the same party. As of 2 PM, the voter turnout was recorded at 56.33% in Magrahat Paschim and 54.9% in Diamond Harbour, leading to an overall turnout of 55.57%. The counting of votes is scheduled for Monday, raising concerns among residents about their safety.
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The clashes and allegations of intimidation may deter voters in future elections and create a climate of fear in the community.
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