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Hundreds stage protest in Falta over threats by TMC workers after vote counting
Hundreds of villagers protested in Falta, West Bengal, demanding safety after vote counting. They blocked a road in Hasimnagar village, alleging life threats from local TMC associates following poll results.
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The protest underscores concerns about safety and potential intimidation surrounding the post-poll period in West Bengal.
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Hundreds protest in Falta against threats by TMC workers after vote counting
May 2, 2026
Hundreds of villagers staged a protest in Falta, West Bengal, blocking the road in Hasimnagar village. Protesters, many women and carrying BJP flags, alleged they had received life threats from local panchayat pradhan Israfil, described as a close associate of TMC candidate Jehangir Khan, after poll results were announced following vote counting.