West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised questions on the role of central forces and external observers during the elections. He alleged that fairness is not being seen in the election process and opposition parties are being targeted at the behest of BJP.

Targeted at Election Commission

Raising questions on the election process, Mamata Banerjee said, ‘Many observers have come from outside who are working completely as per the instructions of the BJP.’ Expressing dissatisfaction over the voting conditions, he asked, ‘The public has to cast their vote, but is voting possible in this kind of environment?’

The Chief Minister also claimed that all the flags and posters of his party were forcibly removed even before the elections. He alleged that some outside elements were doing their own thing and the local administration was being sidelined. He said, “They are not even allowing the councilor of ward number 70 to go out. Our workers are being picked up selectively. Seeing the seriousness of the situation, Abhishek and I remained awake the whole night.”

‘Observers are dancing on the tunes of BJP’ – Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee took the Election Commission to task during the press conference on Wednesday. He said, the Election Commission is openly harassing us. We have sent notice of contempt of court, external observers have been brought to Bengal, they are openly dancing to the tune of BJP. He further said, ‘Go to Chakraberia, you will see yourself that all our posters have been removed. Is this how elections are conducted? These people have brought some people from outside, and these people are doing nothing except spreading fear and terror among the voters. These will go away soon.

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Second phase voting in Bengal

Voting on 152 seats has been completed in the first phase on 23 April. In the first phase, there was a record heavy voting of 93.2 percent in Bengal. Voting is taking place for the second phase today i.e. 29th April. Women are also participating enthusiastically in voting. After the completion of the second phase of voting, the votes will be counted on May 4 and the results of the election will be declared.

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