Insta
Brazen Political Violence Continues In Bengal; BJP Camp Set Ablaze, Bombs Hurled At Polling Booths
Swarajya Staff
May 19, 2019, 11:57 AM | Updated 11:57 AM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Despite national outrage, brazen political violence has continued in West Bengal during the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
As per a New Indian Express report, bombs have been hurled at polling booths in Basirhat, Mathurapur and Islampur and a BJP camp has been set ablaze in Basirhat.
It was earlier reported that voters of poll booth number 189 in West Bengal’s Basirhat have launched a protest after Trinamool workers reportedly barred them from voting. As per the BJP candidate from the constituency Sayantan Basu, around 100 voters were stopped from casting their votes.
Basu has assured that the affected voters would be escorted to cast their votes. Following this incident, additional forces have been sent to the polling booth.
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.