Unrest Mars Final Phase of Lok Sabha Polls in West Bengal

The final phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal witnessed widespread violence between supporters of TMC and BJP, resulting in several injuries. Despite sporadic clashes and numerous complaints about electoral malpractices, a voter turnout of 69.89% was recorded across nine contested seats by 5 pm.

Widespread violence between supporters of the TMC and the BJP over alleged electoral malpractices in strife-torn Sandeshkhali marred the final phase of Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal on Saturday, causing injuries to numerous individuals.

Despite the unrest, a voter turnout of 69.89% was recorded across the nine contested seats by 5 pm, with several areas witnessing sporadic instances of violence.

The Election Commission received 2,667 complaints until 4 pm, including allegations of EVM malfunctions and obstruction of polling agents. TMC, Congress, ISF, and BJP each filed multiple complaints concerning poll-related violence, voter intimidation, and assaults on agents. While the Election Commission acknowledged these incidents, it maintained that the polling remained largely peaceful.