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West Bengal Assembly polls: Ruckus outside counting centre in Mamata Banerjee's constituency
A ruckus outside the counting centre for Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur Assembly seat occurred a day before vote counting, with TMC workers alleging two BJP-flagged cars were admitted into the EVM strongroom area. This followed Banerjee's four-hour sit-in at the same centre on April 30 protesting alleged unauthorised entry. The events highlight heightened tensions surrounding West Bengal's 2026 assembly polls.
Why It Matters
These incidents touch on security and process concerns at counting facilities amid a high-stakes regional election, reflecting ongoing political tension between the TMC and BJP in West Bengal.
Timeline
2 Events
Ruckus outside counting centre in Bhabanipur ahead of vote counting
May 2, 2026
The counting centre for Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur Assembly constituency witnessed a ruckus a day ahead of the vote count, with TMC workers alleging two cars bearing BJP flags were allowed entry to the EVM strongroom compound.
Banerjee-led four-hour sit-in near counting centre (Sakhawat Memorial Girls School) in Bhabanipur
April 30, 2026
Mamata Banerjee staged a four-hour sit-in in front of the counting centre at the Sakhawat Memorial Girls School, alleging unauthorised entry of persons into the strongroom and drawing attention to security at the counting site.