Mamata Banerjee's 4 hours at strongroom, EVM tampering charge: What happened in Bengal overnight?
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spent nearly four hours inside an EVM strongroom in Kolkata, alleging attempts at EVM tampering ahead of the election results. Her opponent Suvendu Adhikari claimed her actions were under strict surveillance by his agent, while TMC leaders staged a sit-in protesting alleged unauthorized access to the strongroom. The Election Commission dismissed the allegations, stating that all strongrooms were properly sealed and that observed activities were part of authorized procedures.
- ▪Mamata Banerjee remained inside the Bhabanipur EVM strongroom for nearly four hours, from late evening until around 12:07 am.
- ▪She alleged EVM tampering and claimed she visited the strongroom after seeing reports of manipulation on television.
- ▪Suvendu Adhikari stated that his election agent monitored Banerjee throughout her time at the strongroom to prevent misconduct.
- ▪TMC leaders protested at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, alleging unauthorized movement of ballot papers and reopening of the strongroom without their knowledge.
- ▪The Election Commission confirmed all strongrooms were sealed properly and explained that footage showing activity involved authorized handling of postal ballots.
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Mamata Banerjee's 4 hours at strongroom, EVM tampering charge: What happened in Bengal overnight?Mamata Banerjee remained inside the EVM strongroom until around 12:07 am. Her opponent Suvendu Adhikari said his agent kept her under strict surveillance.Updated on: May 01, 2026 8:28 AM ISTBy Anita GoswamiShare viaCopy link A high-octane political drama unfolded in West Bengal on Thursday night, just one day after voting for the final phase concluded in the state. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spent nearly four hours inside a counting centre strongroom in Kolkata to “take stock” as she alleged EVM tampering attempts by the Opposition in the state. The political escalation came ahead of the West Bengal Assembly election results on May 4. Mamata Banerjee at Bhabanipur.
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