West Bengal Election: Homemade bomb attack before voting in Murshidabad (West Bengal), many injured; Clash between Humayun Kabir (AJUP) and TMC workers. Uproar due to EVM malfunction in Malda. First phase voting continues on 152 seats of Bengal and 234 seats of Tamil Nadu, 19% and 18% voting. TMC vs BJP clash, Election Commission monitoring, long queues at polling stations.
West Bengal Election Violence Murshidabad Bomb Attack: The incident of hurling of a crude bomb late night before voting in Naoda area of Murshidabad district of West Bengal shook the entire area. Many people were injured in the blast and tension spread in the area. The situation became more heated in the morning when Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief Humayun Kabir reached the spot.
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Confrontation at the spot: Clash with TMC workers
During Humayun Kabir's visit, a heated clash broke out with Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers. A situation of sloganeering and pushing broke out between the two sides. The administration reached the spot and tried to control the situation, but tension persisted.
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EVM malfunction creates uproar in Malda
On the other hand, the voting process was disrupted due to the EVM machine malfunctioning at a polling station in Malda district. Angry voters surrounded the election officer and protested strongly. There was an atmosphere of chaos at the polling station for some time.
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Hope in the queues: greater participation of women
Despite these incidents, long queues were seen at polling stations across Bengal and Tamil Nadu since morning. The special thing was that the participation of women voters was remarkable, which indicates increasing activism in democracy.
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Shine of stars and enthusiasm of voting in Tamil Nadu
Film actor Ajith Kumar and TVK chief Vijay voted in Chennai, following which a huge crowd gathered at the polling stations. The enthusiasm among the people to get a glimpse of him increased so much that for some time a situation like chaos was created.
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Political temperature increased due to political rhetoric
In Bengal, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed that “there is no chance of Mamata Banerjee's victory”, while TMC and BJP are seen face to face amid election monitoring. The Election Commission is keeping an eye on all the booths through webcasting.
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High-voltage election battle: TMC vs BJP
Voting is underway on 152 seats in West Bengal and all 234 seats in Tamil Nadu. The main contest in Bengal is between TMC and BJP, while in Tamil Nadu a tough fight is being seen between DMK and the opposition alliance.
Waiting for results: decision on 4th May
According to the Election Commission, the second phase of voting for the remaining 142 seats in Bengal will be held on April 29, while the results of the entire election will be declared on May 4. Amidst violence, allegations and counter-allegations and high voting, this election has reached a very decisive and tense turn.
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