After TMC’s allegations, high voltage political drama continued in West Bengal late on the night of 30 April. First, TMC leaders sat on protest in front of the strongroom alleging EVM tampering. This issue became completely heated when CM Mamata Banerjee herself reached the EVM strongroom with the TMC worker. TMC had also released a video related to this, on which the Election Commission gave clarification.

Strict monitoring on Mamata Banerjee: Shubhendu Adhikari

TMC alleged that the party workers deployed for guarding outside the EVM strong room were deliberately removed by the central forces so that a conspiracy could be hatched to tamper with the EVMs inside the strong room. Now strict monitoring is being done by the security forces in and around the counting centers in Kolkata and other districts. Meanwhile, BJP leader Shubhendu Adhikari said on Friday (April 1, 2026) that CM Mamata Banerjee is being closely monitored to prevent any kind of irregularity before the West Bengal election results.

I would like to assure the entire voters of West Bengal including Bhabanipur constituency that the Trinamool Congress candidate of this center and the outgoing Chief Minister, Hon.
No matter how hard he tries, there is no rule… pic.twitter.com/9hxyr3A97x

— Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) April 30, 2026

CM Mamta stayed in EVM strong room for four hours

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee left the EVM strongroom at 12:07 pm on Thursday (30 April 2026) after spending four hours in the EVM strongroom. Subhendu Adhikari, who is challenging Mamata Banerjee from Bhawanipur seat, said that amid allegations of ballot box manipulation, strict monitoring of EVMs and strong rooms is being done. He shared a picture on social media, in which CM Mamata Banerjee is seen. He wrote, ‘I want to assure the people of West Bengal and Bhawanipur that the current CM has been given strict instructions to avoid taking undue advantage.’

He said that no matter how hard she tried, she (Mamata Banerjee) has been unable to indulge in any activity beyond the rules. Mamata Banerjee alleged that reports of EVM-related irregularities have come to light from many parts of the state. He said that after reviewing the CCTV footage, he decided to visit the strong room.

Tampering with vote counting process will not be tolerated: Mamata Banerjee

CM Mamata Banerjee said, ‘Public votes should be kept safe. I reached here after receiving complaints. Initially the central forces did not allow me to enter. Before the counting of votes on May 4, he said in a stern tone, ‘If there is any intention to tamper with the counting process, it will not be tolerated.’

There is no scope for any irregularities: Election Commission

West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Aggarwal said on Friday that there is no scope for any irregularities at the counting centers and the ‘strong room’ is being monitored 24 hours by CCTV. He said that in view of the arrangements, there is no scope for any kind of irregularities. The strong room is being monitored 24 hours by CCTV and people can see this surveillance from outside also. He also said that there should be solid reason and evidence to make allegations and the complaints are baseless

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