BJP candidate obstructed at polling booth

A BJP candidate in West Bengal was forced to run after locals blocked his supporters from voting at a school polling booth.

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Location

Kumarganj, West Bengal, India

Updated

Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 09:30 UTC

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BJP candidate Shuvendu Sarkar was obstructed by local people while attempting to access a polling booth at Banyari High School in Kumarganj, West Bengal. The locals were reportedly preventing BJP supporters from casting their votes, leading to a confrontation. This incident is the latest in a series of violent disruptions reported during the ongoing elections in the state, highlighting the tense political climate.

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