Election Tensions in Kolkata: Allegations and Drama at Strongrooms

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) filed a complaint with the Election Commission regarding unauthorized handling of postal ballots at a Kolkata EVM strongroom. Allegations arose over CCTV coverage lapses, with tensions escalating between TMC and BJP supporters. Incidents in other districts highlighted similar electoral concerns.

Election-related tensions surged in Kolkata as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) accused authorities of unauthorized postal ballot handling in a strongroom. Allegations focused on a lack of CCTV coverage, leading to heightened anxiety and protests.

TMC activists raised concerns over the arrival of ballot trunks at the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra amid inadequate surveillance. With no CCTV coverage in the room where ballots were stored, the situation quickly escalated.

In a dramatic turn, BJP candidate Purnima Chakraborty confronted TMC supporters, intensifying the standoff. The controversy extended outside other strongrooms, echoing a broader electoral tension across regions.