Amid polling in the West Bengal Elections 2026, the BJP has alleged that its election symbol was taped over at a polling booth in Falta, triggering political tensions during the voting process.
Leader of Opposition and BJP candidate from Bhabanipur and Nandigram, Suvendu Adhikari, said the party is actively monitoring the situation and has informed senior BJP leadership as well as the Election Commission.
“We are also monitoring and will do what is required. The Election Commission has also taken cognisance of this. If it works in this manner, then what is required will be done,” Adhikari said.
He further revealed that Bhupendra Yadav and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were informed about the incident.
“Bhupendra Yadav ji called me at 9 am. I conveyed the situation. Just a few minutes back, the home minister, my leader Amit Shah ji, called me. I told him about the Falta incident,” he stated.
“This is TMC’s technique. We are taking action. Nothing has happened yet. 35 per cent of voting has taken place; a lot remains to be seen,” he added.
