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Trinamool stages sit-in outside EVM strongroom in Kolkata alleging irregularities
Trinamool candidates Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja staged a sit-in protest outside an EVM strongroom at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra in Kolkata, alleging irregularities inside the facility. The action follows West Bengal's second phase of polling and a call by Mamata Banerjee for a 24-hour vigil over EVM strongrooms.
Why It Matters
The event centers on alleged irregularities in the handling of EVMs after polling, reflecting ongoing political contestation surrounding West Bengal's election process.
Timeline
3 Events
Sit-in protest by Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra
April 30, 2026
Party candidates Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja staged a sit-in protest at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, Kolkata, alleging irregular activities inside the EVM strongroom.
Mamata Banerjee calls for 24-hour vigil over EVM strongrooms
April 30, 2026
Hours after Mamata Banerjee urged Trinamool leaders, workers and polling agents to maintain a 24-hour vigil over EVM strongrooms.
EVMs stored in strongrooms after polling phase
April 29, 2026
Following the second phase of polling in West Bengal on April 29, 2026, EVMs were stored in strongrooms at the centre.