EVM ‘glitches’, TMC ‘goons’ and a dare for PM Modi: A look at West Bengal's phase-2 voting
Phase 2 polling in West Bengal's assembly elections was marked by allegations of violence and EVM malfunctions. Both the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party accused each other of attempting to influence the election process. High-profile confrontations occurred, including a notable encounter between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari at a polling booth.
- ▪Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari were present at the same polling booth, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
- ▪Banerjee accused the BJP of rigging the election and using intimidation tactics against TMC workers.
- ▪Reports of EVM malfunctions and violence were prevalent, with central forces intervening in some instances.
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EVM ‘glitches’, TMC ‘goons’ and a dare for PM Modi: A look at West Bengal's phase-2 votingWest Bengal assembly elections: A look at everything that happened during Phase 2 polling of West Bengal elections 2026 in ten key points. Updated on: Apr 29, 2026 5:49 PM ISTWritten by Shubham PandeyShare viaCopy link As Phase 2 polling in the West Bengal assembly elections 2026 got underway, several incidents unfolded alongside the voting process. Reports of alleged hooliganism and violence surfaced, even as the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party traded accusations, each blaming the other for spreading unrest and attempting to influence the elections.EVM malfunction, clash between TMC and BJP workers and accusations of 'stealing' elections dominated second round of polling in Bengal.
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