Poll Delays in Baharampur: A Call for Action

Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury reported unusually slow voting in Baharampur's polling booths, with voters enduring lengthy queues. Despite high voter turnout elsewhere in West Bengal, Chowdhury highlighted the lack of a plausible reason for delays and criticized the Election Commission's inadequate response.

Poll Delays in Baharampur: A Call for Action
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Voting irregularities have raised concerns in Baharampur, as Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury reported unusually slow processes in certain booths. Chowdhury, during his visit, observed voters struggling with prolonged queues under harsh conditions.

Despite high voter turnout in other parts of West Bengal, the Baharampur constituency faced unexplained delays. Voters reported waiting times of three to four hours amid soaring temperatures. Chowdhury expressed his bewilderment at the situation and its potential impact on voter participation.

Chowdhury questioned the inaction of the Election Commission's sector officer and polling personnel, stressing the need for immediate intervention. He emphasized that stall tactics hindered voters, urging authorities to address inefficiencies and uphold electoral fairness.

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