'They want to rig elections': Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of ‘hooliganism', ‘terrorism’ in West Bengal
Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of attempting to rig elections in West Bengal, claiming they are engaging in violence against her party workers. She described the situation as 'hooliganism' and stated that the BJP is undermining the democratic process. Banerjee also alleged that outside observers are contributing to this atmosphere of intimidation during the elections.
- ▪Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of violence against TMC workers during the ongoing state assembly elections.
- ▪She claimed that the BJP is trying to forcefully rig the election and destroy the festival of democracy.
- ▪Banerjee alleged that outside observers are acting on behalf of the BJP and intimidating voters.
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'They want to rig elections': Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of ‘hooliganism', ‘terrorism’ in West BengalMamata Banerjee accused the BJP of violence against her party workers, saying the party is destroying the “festival of democracy” by doing such atrocities.Updated on: Apr 29, 2026 11:30 AM ISTBy Karishma AyaldasaniShare viaCopy link West Bengal chief minister and TMC leader Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to "forcefully rig the election", as voting is underway for phase two of the state assembly elections.Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP, alleges targeting of TMC workers.
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