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Clashes between AJUP and TMC workers in Murshidabad during first phase of West Bengal Assembly polls
Clashes between supporters of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) occurred in Shibnagar village, Naoda, Murshidabad district, during the first phase of the West Bengal State Assembly polls. Police and central forces used baton charges to disperse the mob, according to officials.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights election-related tensions in the early phase of West Bengal's Assembly polls and the role of security forces in maintaining order during voting.
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Clashes between AJUP and TMC workers in Shibnagar, Naoda
April 23, 2026
Clashes broke out between supporters of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Shibnagar village in the Naoda Assembly constituency, Murshidabad district, during the first phase of the West Bengal State Assembly polls. Police and central forces resorted to baton charges to disperse the mob, officials said.