BJP Candidate Subhendu Sarkar Attacked Amid Polling in Kumarganj, West Bengal
'Acting Out Of Desperation': BJP's Subhendu Sarkar Chased, Thrashed Amid Polling In Kumarganj | Video
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During the first phase of polling in West Bengal, BJP candidate Subhendu Sarkar reported being attacked by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in Kumarganj. Sarkar claimed he was injured and his vehicle was vandalized while protesting against alleged booth jamming, highlighting tensions in the electoral process.
- 01Subhendu Sarkar, BJP candidate, was attacked while monitoring polling in Kumarganj, West Bengal.
- 02He alleged that TMC workers forcibly removed BJP polling agents from several stations.
- 03Sarkar claimed the attack was driven by TMC's desperation ahead of the elections.
- 04The incident was captured on video, showing Sarkar being chased and assaulted.
- 05The first phase of polling in West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 62.18% by 1 PM.
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Subhendu Sarkar, a candidate from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the Kumarganj Assembly constituency in South Dinajpur district, West Bengal, reported an attack by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers during the first phase of polling. Sarkar alleged that TMC members attempted to intimidate BJP polling agents, forcibly removing them from 8-10 polling stations. He stated that he intervened to allow the agents back inside but was subsequently attacked alongside his team. Video footage showed Sarkar being chased and assaulted, prompting security personnel to intervene for his safety. Sarkar attributed the violence to TMC's fear of losing the election, claiming they are desperate as they face tough competition. The first phase of polling in West Bengal has seen a voter turnout of 62.18% by 1 PM, with several candidates, including TMC's sitting MLA Toraf Hossain Mondal, also contesting in the Kumarganj constituency.
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The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and violence that can occur during elections, potentially affecting voter turnout and the overall electoral process.
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