March 23, 2025 08:21 am (IST)
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WB polls: Fourth phase records 78.05 pct turnout
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) The fourth phase of polling in West Bengal Assembly Elections on Monday witnessed about 78.05 percent voters' turnout amid reports of violence from several places.
Around 79.16 percent voters exercised their franchise in North 24 Parganas till 5 PM while it was 75.46 percent in Howrah.
The Election Commission (EC) received as high as 4173 complaints in this phase.
In fact, one polling officer and two presiding officers were also removed by the EC.
An FIR was also lodged against BJP leader Roopa Ganguly, who was earlier involved in an altercation with TMC members in Howrah's Salkia area.
The FIR was lodged by a TMC party worker in Howrah's Malipanchghora PS.
Earlier, North Dumdum CPI-M candidate Tanmoy Bhattacharya was attacked and left bloodied, according to reports.
The Left leader said that a brick was hurled at his car, which broke the glass panes and injured him.
Showing his injured hand to reporters, Bhattacharya said, "This is TMC's concept of democracy. The best way to tackle such a situation is to unite against them and vote for the candidate whom they do not want us to vote for."
Bhattacharya also filed an FIR, where he named seven TMC supporters, people who attacked him.
In another incident, the three-and-a-half year old child who was thrashed along with his family members by TMC supporters was paid a visit by EC members, who took note of things.
Earlier in the day, a socket bomb was found near one of the polling booth in Barasat, while incident of bombing was reported near a school in Halisahar.
Bijpur area in North 24 Parganas had three separate incidents reported, all against the ruling party.
The TMC was accused of thrashing a family of Left supporters, where a three and a half year old wasn't spared.
In another incident, an engineering student was thrashed by TMC supporters, while another stated the story of a couple who received death threats.
The EC had asked for a report and said will act upon accordingly.
While security arrangements have been bolstered for this phase, incidents were far from being over.
As many as 672 companies of Central paramilitary forces provided security in North 24 Parganas (33 constituencies) & Howrah (16 constituencies).
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