As the West Bengal polls continue, Union Home Minister Amit Shah called on voters to free Bengal from fear, syndicates, and corruption. He emphasized the importance of voting for a ‘Sonar Bangla’ and restoring the state’s glory. Shah urged all voters, especially women and youth, to participate in large numbers to ensure a better future for Bengal.
In a social media post, Shah highlighted the need for a government with a vision for development and the determination to tackle infiltrators. He stressed that each vote is crucial in shaping Bengal’s future and ensuring the safety of women. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy also encouraged the people of West Bengal to vote for progress and a prosperous future for the state.
Polling commenced in 142 constituencies across six districts in West Bengal, including Kolkata, amid reports of minor tensions in some areas. In South Kolkata’s Bhabanipur constituency, central forces cautioned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s brother for gathering with more people than allowed near a polling station. Similar incidents of tension were reported in the Rashbehari constituency, with allegations of Trinamool Congress activists hindering Congress booth agents.
