EVM Glitches and Violence Mar West Bengal Assembly Elections
Electronic Voting Machine glitches and overnight violence disrupted the first phase of West Bengal assembly elections. Several polling booths experienced delays, and security concerns arose due to incidents of violence. Polling is ongoing in 152 constituencies, with the second phase scheduled for April 29, and vote counting on May 4.
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EVM glitches caused setbacks in the West Bengal assembly elections' first phase on Thursday, amidst heavy security measures. Polling was halted in several constituencies, including Murshidabad and Cooch Behar, as machines malfunctioned, delaying the voting process.
Adding to the disruption, overnight violence was reported from various districts, with incidents involving crude bombings and alleged attacks on party workers. Authorities are investigating the attacks, which have been linked to political clashes between TMC and opposition parties.
The elections are taking place across 152 constituencies in the first phase, with additional measures anticipated for the second phase on April 29, and votes will be counted on May 4.
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