Mamata accuses BJP of trying to ‘rig’ Bengal elections, alleges central forces acting at its behest
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to rig the assembly elections, alleging that central forces were acting under the party's influence. The BJP dismissed her claims, suggesting they were a response to public discontent with the TMC. As voting took place in her constituency, Banerjee raised concerns about irregularities and the presence of outsiders interfering with the electoral process.
- ▪Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of trying to rig the West Bengal assembly elections.
- ▪The BJP dismissed her allegations, claiming she was trying to create confusion.
- ▪Voting is underway in 142 constituencies amid heightened security measures.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) accused the BJP of trying to "rig" the West Bengal assembly elections, alleging that central forces and election observers were acting at the behest of the saffron party.West Bengal Assembly elections phase-2: Follow LIVE updates on April 29, 2026The BJP, however, dismissed her allegations, accusing her of "trying to create confusion sensing public anger against the TMC".Visiting several polling booths in her Bhabanipur Assembly constituency where voting is underway, Ms. Banerjee alleged that democratic norms have been severely compromised by the authorities this Assembly election.The Bhabanipur Assembly segment is Ms.
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