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Suvendu Adhikari claims Mamata Banerjee kept ‘under surveillance’ as Bengal strong rooms monitored ahead of results
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said Mamata Banerjee is being kept under surveillance to prevent irregularities ahead of the West Bengal election results. His remarks followed Banerjee’s visit to an EVM strongroom in Bhabanipur that lasted about four hours, with she leaving at 12:07 am. Adhikari shared an image of Banerjee inside the strongroom and claimed she was instructed not to gain undue advantages.
Why It Matters
The remarks highlight heightened scrutiny and political tension around the election process and EVM-related allegations in West Bengal.
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Banerjee spends nearly four hours at Bhabanipur EVM strongroom, leaves at 12:07 am
May 2, 2026
Mamata Banerjee spent nearly four hours at an EVM strongroom in the Bhabanipur constituency and left at 12:07 am. The visit occurred last night, as reported in connection with Adhikari’s remarks.
Adhikari says Banerjee being kept under surveillance ahead of results
May 1, 2026
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who is contesting against Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, said Banerjee is being kept under surveillance to prevent irregularities before the West Bengal election results. He claimed EVMs and strongrooms in the Bhabanipur constituency are being strictly monitored amid allegations of ballot tampering. Adhikari also shared an image of Banerjee inside the strongroom and stated that the Trinamool candidate from Bhabanipur has been instructed to refrain from availing any undue advantages.