Flash: Heated Political Atmosphere in South 24 Parganas During Voting

In South 24 Parganas, tensions escalated during polling after allegations emerged that a BJP candidate was attacked while visiting different booths in his constituency. The candidate claimed he faced obstruction and was targeted during his movement across polling areas. During the incident, slogans like “Chor Chor” and “Jai Bangla” were raised by local groups, and reports suggest that the candidate’s vehicle was also damaged. The situation created a charged atmosphere on the ground, with visible confrontation between supporters. Such incidents are being reported from multiple districts in West Bengal, adding to the already tense electoral environment. While candidates are allowed to visit booths under Election Commission guidelines, ground-level clashes and aggressive sloganeering have raised concerns over law and order during the voting process.

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