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EC bans motorcycles in Bengal during polling

India's Congress party cancelled Rahul Gandhi's West Bengal election rallies, accusing the TMC government of deliberately withholding permissions.

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Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 03:12 UTC
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India's Congress party has cancelled Rahul Gandhi's planned election visit to West Bengal on April 23, 2026. The party alleges the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, led by Mamata Banerjee, intentionally delayed or denied administrative permissions for his rallies in Kolkata and Serampore. This incident highlights the charged political atmosphere in the state ahead of elections, following recent security measures like the Election Commission's motorcycle ban. The Congress claims the local administration and police withheld permissions "at the behest" of the state government.
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5d agoPolitics UnTold

The EC has clarified that exemptions exist for families traveling to vote or for essential purposes, and the ban includes a complete prohibition on bike rallies.

5d agoPolitics UnTold

The Congress party has cancelled Rahul Gandhi's planned rallies, directly accusing the TMC government of orchestrating the denial of permissions.

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