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Two deaths, 433 arrests in Bengal post-poll violence, say police
Police say two deaths and 433 arrests have occurred in post-poll violence in West Bengal since results were declared on May 4, 2026. A BJP worker died in New Town and a Trinamool worker was killed in Birbhum on May 5, with further violence and vandalism reported in Kolkata's New Market area; central forces were deployed and authorities urged calm.
Why It Matters
The events highlight ongoing political tensions after the state elections and the authorities' efforts to curb post-poll violence and maintain law and order.
Timeline
10 Events
Election results: BJP wins big, BJP 207 seats; TMC 80 seats
May 6, 2026
Following the results, the BJP won 207 of the 293 Assembly seats and the Trinamool Congress won 80 seats.
Unconfirmed reports of another death in Howrah
May 6, 2026
There have been reports of an additional death in Howrah, but police have not yet confirmed it.
Clash at Nazat police station injures police personnel; 15 arrested
May 6, 2026
In a clash at the Nazat police station in Basirhat, five police personnel, including two CAPF personnel, were injured; fifteen people were arrested in connection with the incident.
CEC directs zero tolerance and immediate arrests for violence
May 6, 2026
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed zero tolerance towards post-poll violence and told authorities to arrest those involved in violence and vandalism.
No violence since morning; DGP calls for calm
May 6, 2026
The State Director General of Police said that since Wednesday morning (May 6), there has been no violence and urged people to approach the police for grievances and to not break the law.
Arrests and central forces deployment announced
May 6, 2026
Police said 433 people have been arrested in post-poll violence since May 4, and 500 companies of Central forces remain deployed to contain the violence.
New Market, Kolkata bulldozing activity during post-poll violence
May 5, 2026
Bulldozers razed multiple structures in Kolkata’s New Market area at night, with the demolition reportedly targeting the Trinamool’s New Market union office.
Abir Sheikh, Trinamool worker, hacked to death in Birbhum
May 5, 2026
A Trinamool worker, Abir Sheikh, was hacked to death allegedly by BJP activists in Birbhum on May 5.
Madhu Mondal, BJP worker, dies after alleged beating in New Town during victory procession
May 5, 2026
A BJP worker, Madhu Mondal, died after being allegedly beaten up by Trinamool Congress cadre during a victory procession in New Town on May 5.
West Bengal assembly election results declared
May 4, 2026
The results of the West Bengal Assembly elections were declared.