Election Tension Mounts in West Bengal: TMC Accuses BJP of Provoking Unrest

TMC leader Shashi Panja accuses BJP of inciting unrest to trigger repolling and tarnish West Bengal's reputation. After the Election Commission's decision for repolling in 15 South 24 Parganas booths, Panja alleged a devious BJP strategy. Meanwhile, BJP's Purnima Chakraborty rebuts TMC's accusations and anticipates victory under PM Modi.

Tension in West Bengal's assembly election continues as Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shashi Panja accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of deliberately provoking unrest to necessitate repolling. Her remarks followed the Election Commission's decision to conduct repolling in 15 booths.

Panja claimed BJP's actions were a strategic attempt to create conditions for further repolling and defame the state. She also noted the BJP's alleged lack of preparation and intention to spoil the electoral process, stating that they sought to implement a disruptive strategy while the TMC refrained from reaction.

On the other side, BJP candidate Purnima Chakraborty dismissed Panja's claims, asserting that fears of losing prompted TMC's allegations. She emphasized confidence in securing a victory for BJP under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. The context of these accusations comes as repolling is underway following alleged EVM tampering during the second polling phase. Voter turnout reached 92.67% as West Bengal awaits results on May 4.