CCTV lapses, ‘malpractice’: Big allegations fly as 15 Bengal booths vote again
Fifteen polling booths in West Bengal are undergoing repolling amid allegations of electoral malpractice from both the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Opposition BJP. The TMC has raised concerns over intermittent CCTV disruptions in EVM strong rooms, while the BJP alleges unauthorized opening of strong rooms and other irregularities. Both parties accuse each other and the Election Commission of bias and misconduct during the electoral process.
- ▪TMC leader Shashi Panja wrote to the Chief Electoral Officer citing 'intermittent CCTV disruptions' in EVM strong rooms across multiple locations.
- ▪BJP leader Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay claimed an EVM strong room was opened at least ten times without prior notice to party representatives.
- ▪The Election Commission ordered repolling in 15 booths across Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour due to reported irregularities.
- ▪TMC alleged that election officials separated ballots at night without informing party representatives.
- ▪BJP accused the TMC of attempting to discredit electoral institutions amid fears of an impending defeat.
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CCTV lapses, ‘malpractice’: Big allegations fly as 15 Bengal booths vote againTMC leader Shashi Panja writes to the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), raising concerns over “intermittent CCTV disruptions” in strong rooms.Updated on: May 02, 2026 8:41 AM ISTEdited by Priyanshu PriyaShare viaCopy link EVM strongrooms have become key focus in Bengal with the both the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Opposition BJP alleging irregularities. While the TMC alleged “CCTV disruptions”, a BJP leader alleged that an EVM strongroom was opened “early”.Strong room CCTV issues to ballot row: Charges escalate as 15 Bengal booths head for repoll (PTI)As the politics in Bengal heats up, the BJP has mounted a sharp counteroffensive, accusing the ruling party of electoral malpractice.
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