Kolkata Police Impose Gathering Ban Amid EVM Tampering Allegations
Kolkata Police Bans Gatherings After Mamata Banerjee's Surprise Visit To EVM Strongroom
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The Kolkata Police have prohibited gatherings in seven areas ahead of vote counting after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged vote tampering involving the Election Commission and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Election Commission has denied these claims, asserting that all procedures were followed.
- 01Kolkata Police have banned gatherings in seven areas due to EVM tampering allegations.
- 02Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP and Election Commission of manipulating voting machines.
- 03The Election Commission has denied all allegations, stating proper procedures were followed.
- 04Banerjee's visit to the strongroom lasted nearly four hours, raising concerns.
- 05Opposition leaders claim strict surveillance is in place to prevent irregular activities.
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The Kolkata Police have issued a ban on gatherings in at least seven areas as vote counting approaches following allegations of electronic voting machine (EVM) tampering by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (leader of the Trinamool Congress party). Banerjee's accusations target the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission of India, claiming collusion to manipulate the electoral process. Her visit to the Bhabanipur strongroom in Kolkata lasted nearly four hours, during which she expressed concerns over potential EVM irregularities, warning of a 'life-and-death' struggle if tampering occurred. In response, the BJP criticized Banerjee's actions as mere theatrics. The Election Commission has firmly rejected these allegations, asserting that all procedures were adhered to and that the strongrooms were secured in the presence of election officials and candidates. Meanwhile, opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari stated that strict monitoring is being enforced at the strongroom to prevent any irregularities.
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The gathering ban aims to maintain order during the sensitive vote counting period, ensuring that no disruptions occur that could affect the electoral process.
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