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The Kolkata Police's move follows high drama last night due to the Trinamool Congress's allegations of suspicious activities at counting centres

Kolkata streets saw tension after West Bengal Assembly polls. Trinamool Congress staged a protest alleging EVM irregularities in strongrooms. The party claimed procedural lapses and collusion between BJP and the Election Commission. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the counting centre. The Election Commission rejected the allegations, stating all strongrooms were secure.

Author and investor says Mamata Banerjee government facing anti-incumbency, "but whether that can close a 10 percentage point gap" between TMC and BJP is "difficult to say".

Suvendu's remarks came a day after Trinamool Congress Chief spent nearly four hours at an EVM strongroom in Bhabanipur and left at 12:07 am.

Leaders of Trinamool Congress staged a sit-in at a counting centre in West Bengal on Thursday, alleging irregularities at an EVM strongroom a day after the second phase of polling. Candidates Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja claimed party workers were asked to leave and were not informed before the strongroom was reopened, raising concerns over transparency.

The Trinamool Congress has accused the BJP and EC of colluding to "open ballot boxes without the presence of any relevant party stakeholders".

West Bengal Election 2026 BJP vs TMC: Voting has concluded in West Bengal. The central question is whether Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has overcome anti-incumbency after nearly 15 years. Exit polls suggest a close contest, with the BJP showing a strong performance. The Bharatiya Janata Party's surge is pitted against the Trinamool Congress's resilience. The final verdict awaits counting day.

Alleging a biased approach by the Election Commission of India (ECI), chief minister Mamata Banerjee said the Trinamool Congress was being treated unfairly.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) accused the BJP and the Election Commission of India (ECI) of misconduct, claiming unauthorised access to ballot boxes. , India News, Times Now

Mamata Banerjee visited the EVM strongroom at Sakhawat Memorial School after reports of alleged irregularities. Her visit followed Trinamool Congress protests over ballot handling and warnings against any tampering.