The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a stern warning against any hooliganism outside the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) office in West Bengal. The ECI specifically blamed the Trinamool Congress for the recent incidents of hooliganism in front of the CEO’s office. This reaction follows clashes between Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters and a protest by Trinamool Congress activists accusing the ECI of favoring the BJP.
The CEO’s office released a strong statement on social media condemning the hooliganism and affirming its commitment to conducting free and fair elections in West Bengal. Despite prohibitory orders, ruling party activists staged a night-long demonstration outside the CEO’s office. The CEO of West Bengal, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, emphasized the need for security in front of the office and stated that such behavior would not be tolerated.
Earlier, Agarwal dismissed allegations by Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the inclusion of voters from other states in West Bengal’s electoral roll. The Chief Minister had written to the Chief Election Commissioner alleging that BJP agents were submitting fraudulent applications to manipulate the voter list.
