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In an X post, he claimed that the central forces manhandled the man and his son, who were there to vote. He added that after the incident, the man collapsed and declared dead on arrival, claiming the forces have been "unleashed on the people of Bengal" to suppress the democratic process of elections.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah had on Monday said that central forces would stay in Bengal for 60 days after the polls.

Violence and vandalism marred the early hours of West Bengal's second phase assembly elections on Wednesday. Incidents were reported from Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar. A BJP polling agent was allegedly assaulted in Chapra. A BJP camp office in Shantipur was vandalised.

The petition alleges that Amit Shah's speech conveys a threat of physical harm and coercion, inciting fear among political workers and the public.

Diamond Harbour, the bastion of Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek, voted under unusually heavy security on Wednesday. Not only central forces but also anti-terror NIA sleuths were stationed. It explains the importance of Diamond Harbour, which the BJP has dubbed the Lyari of Bengal.

The situation escalated briefly as TMC workers gathered at the spot and allegedly created a ruckus with Jay Saha, the chief election agent for BJP candidate Ratna Debnath.

Amit Shah is combining public rallies in West Bengal with late-night organisational reviews across BJP zones. The after-dark feedback loop is being used to tighten booth strategy as the state votes in two phases.

Amit Malviya, the BJP's media in-charge, has demanded repolling in all affected booths in Falta where such election frauds have occurred.

BJP candidate Debangshu Panda alleged that EVM buttons for his party were taped over in several booths during Phase II of the 2026 West Bengal polls, calling it an attempt to block votes., India News, Times Now

West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer announced repolling for any booth with tampered EVM buttons following BJP allegations of tape blocking their candidate's option in Falta. The BJP demanded repolling, citing this as a pattern. Polling for the second phase saw a 39.97% turnout by 11 am.