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West Bengal Polls Turn Violent: BJP Alleges Attacks By ‘TMC Goons’, TMC Denies Allegations

| Apr 23, 2026, 05:28:28 PM | TOI.in
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Violence marked the opening phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, with several incidents reported across districts. In Kumarganj, BJP candidate Subhendu Sarkar alleged he was assaulted by a mob after protesting obstruction of polling agents, blaming supporters of the Trinamool Congress. He sustained injuries and was hospitalised, while his vehicle was vandalised. In a separate incident, Agnimitra Paul reported her car was attacked in Asansol South. Additionally, a BJP polling agent in Birbhum was seriously injured in an alleged assault. The BJP has accused authorities of failing to ensure adequate security during voting.

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