Mamata Banerjee Challenges BJP's Election Tactics in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sharply criticized the BJP-led Centre, claiming that while they provided extensive security for the state assembly elections, they failed to prevent a past terror attack in Pahalgam. Speaking at an election rally, she accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of spreading false claims about women's safety in Bengal.

Banerjee also alleged bias in the deployment of central forces, accusing the Election Commission of bringing personnel loyal to one party to oversee elections. She urged women voters to stay vigilant, suggesting potential tampering of electronic voting machines and manipulation attempts.

Rebuffing rumors of TMC-BJP collaboration, Banerjee cited efforts to restore voter lists as proof of TMC's stand for democracy. She warned against BJP's monetary inducements to sway votes and criticized their alleged plans for communal influences.

(With inputs from agencies.)