BJP-TMC clash at EC office in Kolkata, police lathicharge ensues

TMC-backed BLO groups protested alleged bulk Form 6 submissions to add voters from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, as Abhishek Banerjee asked workers to monitor filings outside the Bengal CEO's office.

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Kolkata: A major scuffle broke out outside the Election Commission's office in Kolkata as BJP and Trinamool Congress workers clashed and hurled stones. The situation escalated, prompting a police lathicharge to disperse the mob, with central forces deployed to restore order.

TMC-backed BLO groups protested alleged bulk Form 6 submissions to add voters from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, as Abhishek Banerjee asked workers to monitor filings outside the Bengal CEO's office.

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