Violence Erupts in West Bengal Ahead of Crucial Elections: TMC MP Attacked and CISF Jawan Injured

As West Bengal prepares for its second phase of elections, violence has erupted with a TMC MP reportedly attacked and a CISF jawan injured in separate incidents. Mitali Bag, the MP, alleged that BJP workers vandalized her vehicle, while a CISF personnel was shot outside a BJP candidate's residence. The Election Commission is investigating these incidents as tensions escalate ahead of the voting scheduled for Wednesday. With accusations flying between the TMC and BJP, the political landscape remains charged as the state approaches a critical electoral moment.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 27, 2026, 19:20 IST

Election Violence in West Bengal

Kolkata: In a troubling turn of events, violence has marred the election atmosphere in southern West Bengal, where the second phase of voting is set to take place on Wednesday. A Member of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) reported an attack, while a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan was shot in separate incidents.

Mitali Bag, the TMC MP from Arambagh, claimed that her vehicle was vandalized by alleged BJP supporters in Goghat as she was en route to a rally led by party leader Abhishek Banerjee. Bag stated that she was injured by glass shards from her vehicle's broken window during the incident, which she described as an attack by 'hooligans protected by the fascist BJP.' Following the attack, she was taken to Arambagh hospital for medical attention.

Banerjee condemned the assault during his visit to the hospital, asserting that the people of Bengal would respond decisively to the BJP's actions.

The BJP, however, dismissed the allegations as a 'drama' and accused TMC supporters of instigating violence against their leaders.

An official from the Election Commission confirmed that they are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage from the area. Additionally, central forces have been deployed to ensure security.

In a separate incident, a CISF jawan named Yogesh Sharma was injured by gunfire outside the residence of BJP candidate Pawan Singh in the Bhatpara region of North 24 Parganas late Sunday night. Sharma sustained a leg injury and was subsequently hospitalized. The Election Commission has requested a report regarding this shooting.

Authorities have arrested four individuals, including a TMC councillor, in connection with the shooting incident.

Moreover, in the Habra constituency, police discovered eight crude bombs at a school designated as a polling booth, causing alarm among residents. The explosives were found during a security sweep at Habra Dakshin Nimna Buniyadi Prathomik Vidyalaya and were safely defused.

While the TMC accused the BJP of planting the bombs to disrupt the electoral process, the BJP countered that the ruling party was attempting to intimidate voters. The Election Commission is also looking into this matter.

On Wednesday, voters will cast their ballots for 142 seats across seven districts, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4.