Political Turmoil Erupts in West Bengal Ahead of Counting Day

As West Bengal approaches the crucial vote counting day, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has ignited a political storm by accusing the BJP and election officials of tampering with ballot boxes. Protests led by TMC leaders are underway, with claims of democratic violations and electoral fraud. The party insists that the people of Bengal will not stand by as their democratic rights are threatened. With Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expected to join the protests, the situation is rapidly evolving, drawing significant public attention and concern.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 30, 2026, 22:04 IST

Political Chaos Unfolds Before Vote Counting

In West Bengal, a significant political uproar is emerging just before the counting of votes. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released a video on its social media platform, accusing election commission officials and BJP leaders of tampering with ballot boxes stored in a strong room.

Protests Outside Netaji Indoor Stadium

TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja have initiated a sit-in protest outside the Netaji Indoor Stadium. Reports indicate that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to arrive shortly. Ghosh has claimed that officials from the BJP and the election commission are opening the ballot boxes without the presence of representatives from the concerned parties.

Allegations of Democratic Erosion

The TMC has shared a video on its official X page, reiterating its accusations against the election commission and BJP for opening ballot boxes without party representatives. The party stated, 'This is a blatant attack on democracy. CCTV footage reveals that the BJP, in collusion with the election commission, is opening ballot boxes without any representatives present. This constitutes a severe electoral fraud, carried out openly with the commission's full knowledge and protection.'

Bengal is Not Bihar or Maharashtra

The party further asserted, 'They have resorted to every dirty trick—removing names, intimidating voters, deploying central forces, and flooding the area with money, but they have failed miserably. Now, in utter desperation, they have resorted to tampering with the EVMs. However, Bengal is not Maharashtra, Delhi, or Bihar. We will not sit idly by while they rob our democracy.'

Public Awareness of the Situation

The TMC emphasized, 'Our leaders Shashi Panja and Kunal Ghosh have already begun their protest outside the Netaji Indoor Stadium. Mamata Banerjee will personally assess the situation. The people of Bengal are witnessing this daylight robbery. We will not allow the landlords of Delhi and their puppet election commission to steal the public mandate.'