Bengal 2026 Assembly elections: Questions raised over EVM handling, Hingalganj OC suspended for partisan attitude
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Opposition parties in West Bengal alleged improper EVM handling during first-phase Assembly elections across 152 constituencies. BJP candidates reported instances of EVMs transported with inadequate security and party symbols on vehicles. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury cited technical malfunctions preventing voters from casting ballots. Election Commission suspended the Hingalganj officer for partisan conduct.
Key Entities
West Bengal Assembly elections 2026Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)Opposition partiesBJPTrinamool Congress (TMC)CongressElection CommissionHingalganjSaltoraFalakataPanskura Paschim