Vandalism Allegations Stir Kolkata Election Campaign

An FIR has been filed against TMC candidate Ratna Chattopadhyay and others for alleged vandalism in Kolkata's Parnasree area amid election campaigning. After complaints from BJP's Manoj Halder, police have arrested six individuals. Investigations and reports from authorities are underway to assess the Model Code of Conduct's violations.

Kolkata Police have registered an FIR against TMC's Behala Paschim candidate Ratna Chattopadhyay and six others over alleged vandalism incidents in Parnasree during election campaigning, officials confirmed on Monday.

The incidents, occurring on April 5, led to the arrest of six individuals, with one linked directly to the charges. The police are delving into the sequence of events and establishing the involvement of the accused following a complaint by BJP's Manoj Halder.

BJP's Behala Paschim representative Indranil Khan has also reported TMC workers for damaging their election office. The Election Commission seeks a comprehensive report from district authorities, emphasizing adherence to the Model Code of Conduct ahead of the April 29 polls.

(With inputs from agencies.)