‘CRPF not following court orders’: Mamata Banerjee says TMC workers targeted

On the morning of polling day in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is also contesting from Bhabanipur on a Trinamool Congress (TMC) ticket, made strong allegations against central security forces and poll observers. Speaking to reporters, she claimed that the situation in the state had been tense since the previous night and accused officials of creating fear among TMC workers.

She alleged that posters were removed in several areas and said that central forces, including CRPF personnel and observers, were not following court instructions. According to her, party workers were being taken away from different locations without clear reasons, which she described as an attempt to disturb the election process.

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While touring her constituency on the day of voting, Mamata Banerjee clarified that she was not moving as the Chief Minister but as an ordinary candidate. She also said that the situation overnight was extremely disturbing. She added that both she and party leader Abhishek Banerjee remained awake throughout the night to handle emerging complaints and incidents reported from the field.

The Chief Minister also raised a specific incident involving TMC civic representative Asim Basu. She claimed that Basu was not being allowed to leave his home during the early hours of the morning. Mamata further alleged that around 1:30 am, Basu and his wife were harassed and physically pushed during what she described as an aggressive encounter at their residence.

Meanwhile, voting for Phase 2 of West Bengal Assembly election 2026 is currently underway across 142 constituencies. Polling process began at 7 am and is scheduled to continue until 6 pm.

This phase of election is significant as more than 3.22 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise. Their votes will decide the fate of 1,448 candidates.