 Summary of this article
- Voters in Bally, Baranagar and Hooghly reported EVM glitches and delays in the polling process.
- Violence and vandalism were reported in parts of the state, with two people detained in Bally after clashes.
- Nearly 2,400 CAPF companies were deployed across Bengal to ensure peaceful voting and voter security.
Chaos broke out in parts of West Bengal, including Bally, Baranagar and Hooghly, as voters alleged an “EVM glitch” and claimed delays in the start of polling due to repeated failed attempts.
So far, voter turnout in Bengal has reached 39.9 per cent, with the highest turnout recorded in Purba Bardhaman. During the first phase, the state witnessed more than 90 per cent polling. In Bhabanipur, where a high-profile contest is underway between the BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee, turnout stood at 37.2 per cent by 11 am. |
