Did Central Forces Cause a Voter's Death in West Bengal Elections? TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Claims Assault

In a shocking claim, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has alleged that an elderly voter died after being assaulted by central forces during the West Bengal assembly elections. He accused these forces of acting as a private army for the BJP, intimidating voters and causing chaos at polling stations. The incident, which occurred in Udaynarayanpur, has drawn comparisons to previous violent events in the state. Banerjee has vowed that those responsible will face legal consequences. The BJP and relevant authorities have yet to respond to these serious allegations. Discover the full story behind this unfolding situation.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 29, 2026, 20:54 IST

Allegations of Violence During West Bengal Elections

Kolkata: On Wednesday, prominent TMC figure Abhishek Banerjee accused central forces of being responsible for the death of an elderly voter in Howrah district during the second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections.

In a passionate post on X, Banerjee claimed that the central forces were acting as a private army for the BJP, intimidating voters.

He recounted an incident in Udaynarayanpur where an elderly man, who was attempting to vote with his son, collapsed after allegedly being pushed and assaulted by central forces while his son was assisting him to enter the polling booth.

Banerjee stated that the elderly man was taken to Amta Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

The Diamond Harbour MP further alleged that throughout the day, central forces had been seen slapping women, attacking the elderly, and even confronting children, drawing parallels to the violent events of Sitalkuchi in 2021.

He referenced the Sitalkuchi firing incident, asserting that the BJP faced political repercussions then and would encounter even greater consequences in the upcoming 2026 elections.

Banerjee also warned that those responsible for the alleged misconduct would be held accountable under the law.

As of now, there has been no response from the BJP, central forces, or the Election Commission regarding these serious allegations.