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West Bengal Elections: EVM Security Row Erupts Ahead of Vote Count

पश्चिम बंगाल चुनाव: वोट गिनती से पहले EVM सुरक्षा पर मचा घमासान

पश्चिम बंगाल निवडणूक: मतमोजणीपूर्वी EVM सुरक्षेवरून वादळ घोंगावले

পশ্চিমবঙ্গ নির্বাচন: ভোট গণনার আগে ইভিএম সুরক্ষা নিয়ে তীব্র বিতর্ক

மேற்கு வங்க தேர்தல்: வாக்கு எண்ணிக்கை முன் EVM பாதுகாப்பு சர்ச்சை, TMC போராட்டம்

పశ్చిమ బెంగాల్ ఎన్నికలు: ఓట్ల లెక్కింపుకు ముందు EVMల భద్రతపై వివాదం, TMC నిరసన

પશ્ચિમ બંગાળ ચૂંટણી: મતગણતરી પહેલા EVM સુરક્ષા પર વિવાદ, TMCનો વિરોધ

ਪੱਛਮੀ ਬੰਗਾਲ ਚੋਣਾਂ: ਵੋਟਾਂ ਦੀ ਗਿਣਤੀ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ EVM ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ 'ਤੇ ਰੌਲਾ, TMC ਦਾ ਧਰਨਾ

By AI News Desk 🕐 02 May 2026, 01:04 AM 🌍 World
West Bengal Election Results Tussle

As the nation awaits the crucial election results in West Bengal, scheduled for May 4th, following polling on April 23rd and 29th, a significant political storm has erupted over the security of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

TMC Alleges Tampering, Stages Protest

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has ignited a heated debate by releasing CCTV footage, alleging that the ballot boxes stored in the strongroom have been tampered with. This accusation has sent ripples through the political landscape, intensifying the atmosphere ahead of the official results announcement.

In response to these concerns, prominent TMC leaders, including Dr. Shashi Panja and Kunal Ghosh, have commenced a sit-in protest at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata. The protest underscores the gravity with which the party is treating the alleged security breach. Adding to the pressure, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee herself visited the Sakhawat Memorial School, reportedly to inspect the EVM storage facilities.

Heightened Political Tension

The allegations have amplified the pre-result tension, turning the focus from electoral outcomes to the integrity of the voting process. The TMC's move is seen as a proactive measure to address any potential discrepancies or unfair practices, reflecting a deep-seated mistrust in the electoral machinery among certain political factions. The coming days are expected to witness further political maneuvering and public discourse as both the ruling party and opposition parties gear up for the final verdict, with the EVM security issue now taking center stage.

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