BJP Leader Issues Warning to TMC Over Election Violations in West Bengal
As voting unfolds in West Bengal, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has issued a stark warning to the TMC regarding alleged election violations and intimidation tactics. He claims that the ruling party is attempting to instill fear among voters, particularly within the Hindu community. The TMC has countered these allegations, asserting that police are favoring the BJP. With tensions escalating, the integrity of the electoral process is under scrutiny, especially as Adhikari seeks to defend his seat in Nandigram, where he previously defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This ongoing political drama raises critical questions about the fairness of the elections.
| Apr 23, 2026, 13:43 IST
BJP's Strong Warning Amid Ongoing Elections
On Thursday, Suvendu Adhikari, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), issued a stern warning to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) regarding violations of election regulations and disturbances to law and order in West Bengal. Voting is currently taking place in the first phase across 152 assembly constituencies in the state. Adhikari, who is contesting from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, made these remarks after visiting several polling stations in the Nandigram assembly area.
CPI Leader's Statement on BJP's Influence
According to Adhikari, the ruling TMC is attempting to intimidate voters, particularly targeting the Hindu community. He emphasized that the BJP is not engaging in Hindu-Muslim polarization, asserting that the criminals are affiliated with the TMC and come from a specific community. He informed a news agency that he was denied entry to a polling booth, stating, 'The common man, whether Hindu or Muslim, desires peace. Thugs are robbing people. We will take action against those who disrupt peace.'
In response to Adhikari's threats, the TMC accused the police in Nandigram, East Medinipur district, of siding with the BJP. However, the BJP has dismissed these allegations. The party has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI), and a TMC delegation has met with Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal to demand the removal of two police officials.
Concerns Over Election Fairness
Shashi Panja, a minister from West Bengal, expressed during a press conference in Kolkata that the presence of these officials raises serious questions about the fairness of the voting process. Adhikari, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, is contesting the Nandigram seat again. In the 2021 assembly elections, he narrowly defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, forcing her to win a by-election from Bhabanipur to re-enter the state assembly.
#WATCH | West Bengal elections | Nandigram | State LoP & BJP Candidate from Nandigram & Bhabanipur, Suvendu Adhikari says, "I was not allowed to enter this polling booth. The common man wants peace. Jo shanti todega hum usko todne ka kaam karenge." pic.twitter.com/0EjNcCCR5e
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