Election Tensions in Kolkata: Allegations and Drama at Strongrooms

Election-related tensions surged in Kolkata as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) accused authorities of unauthorized postal ballot handling in a strongroom. Allegations focused on a lack of CCTV coverage, leading to heightened anxiety and protests.

TMC activists raised concerns over the arrival of ballot trunks at the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra amid inadequate surveillance. With no CCTV coverage in the room where ballots were stored, the situation quickly escalated.

In a dramatic turn, BJP candidate Purnima Chakraborty confronted TMC supporters, intensifying the standoff. The controversy extended outside other strongrooms, echoing a broader electoral tension across regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)