Bengal Elections: BJP, TMC Trade Charges As Post-Poll Violence Erupts in Bengal
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Published: May 06, 2026, 15:08 IST | Updated: May 06, 2026, 15:08 IST
Tensions have escalated in West Bengal following the Assembly elections, with the BJP and TMC trading allegations as incidents of post-poll violence emerge from several districts. Reports of clashes, arson, and intimidation have surfaced, prompting security forces to step in to restore order. Political leaders from both sides have accused each other of orchestrating the violence, while authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and investigate the incidents.
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