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IN PHOTOS: West Bengal polls hit by violence, clashes reported in several areas

Updated On: 23 April, 2026 01:49 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Sporadic violence and clashes disrupted polling during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections. Incidents in Murshidabad saw stone-pelting and vandalism, prompting police action. The Election Commission has sought detailed reports from affected areas (Pics/PTI and Screengrab from X)

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Sporadic incidents of violence and assaults on candidates marred polling in parts of West Bengal on Thursday during the first phase of the Assembly elections

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Sporadic incidents of violence and assaults on candidates marred polling in parts of West Bengal on Thursday during the first phase of the Assembly elections
The violent protest during the elections in West Bengal prompted the Election Commission to seek reports from trouble-hit pockets

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The violent protest during the elections in West Bengal prompted the Election Commission to seek reports from trouble-hit pockets

In Murshidabad's Naoda, clashes broke out between supporters of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and the ruling TMC, prompting police and central forces to resort to baton charge to disperse mobs

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In Murshidabad's Naoda, clashes broke out between supporters of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and the ruling TMC, prompting police and central forces to resort to baton charge to disperse mobs

The violence in Shibnagar village followed a tense morning after AJUP founder Humayun Kabir visited a polling booth, triggering protests by TMC supporters who raised slogans and surrounded his vehicle, branding him a "BJP agent"

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The violence in Shibnagar village followed a tense morning after AJUP founder Humayun Kabir visited a polling booth, triggering protests by TMC supporters who raised slogans and surrounded his vehicle, branding him a "BJP agent"

As the situation escalated, rival groups allegedly hurled stones and bricks, leading to a law and order situation. Several vehicles were vandalised in the clashes

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As the situation escalated, rival groups allegedly hurled stones and bricks, leading to a law and order situation. Several vehicles were vandalised in the clashes

BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari, who is contesting from nearby Nandigram, urged people to ensure peaceful polling

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BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari, who is contesting from nearby Nandigram, urged people to ensure peaceful polling

The BJP candidate further said, "I pray for peaceful voting. They (TMC) could not create much disturbance, nor will they be able to. The night before polling is usually crucial. Prima facie, the Election Commission and the central forces deserve thanks"

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The BJP candidate further said, "I pray for peaceful voting. They (TMC) could not create much disturbance, nor will they be able to. The night before polling is usually crucial. Prima facie, the Election Commission and the central forces deserve thanks"

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