Mamata alleges targeting of TMC leaders, workers as Bengal votes in 2nd poll phase
Mamata Banerjee accused central forces of targeting Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders and workers during the second phase of West Bengal assembly elections. She reported incidents of threats and violence against TMC members, urging for peaceful polling. Voter turnout was recorded at 18.39% by 9am, with Banerjee contesting against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur.
- ▪Polling was underway for 142 of 294 seats across eight districts in West Bengal.
- ▪Mamata Banerjee alleged that observers from other states were pressuring local police to arrest TMC workers.
- ▪An average voter turnout of 18.39% was recorded until 9am, with Purba Bardhaman having the highest turnout.
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Mamata alleges targeting of TMC leaders, workers as Bengal votes in 2nd poll phaseChief minister Mamata Banerjee said central forces arrived at the residence of a municipal councillor in Kolkata around 2am and threatened himPublished on: Apr 29, 2026 10:50 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link Polling was underway for 142 of 294 seats across eight districts in the second and last phase of the West Bengal assembly elections on Wednesday, with no reports of any major untoward incident, even as chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused police officers from other states posted as observers of targeting Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders and workers.West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused observers from other states of resorting to atrocities.
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