Kolkata Police Initiate Action Following Election Commission Complaint Amid Nomination Chaos
Kolkata cops file 2 FIRs on EC complaint over chaos during Suvendu’s nomination
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Kolkata Police have filed two FIRs after the Election Commission of India reported chaos outside a nomination center where Suvendu Adhikari, a candidate from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was filing his papers. The incident involved clashes with Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers, raising concerns over political gatherings during the nomination process.
- 01Two FIRs filed by Kolkata Police following Election Commission complaint.
- 02Chaos erupted during the nomination of Suvendu Adhikari, BJP candidate for Bhabanipur.
- 03Clashes occurred between BJP and TMC workers, leading to police intervention.
- 04Election Commission emphasized restrictions on political gatherings at nomination centers.
- 05TMC vice-president alleged political pressure behind the complaint.
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Kolkata Police registered two FIRs on Friday in response to a complaint from the Election Commission of India regarding chaos outside a nomination center. This incident occurred when Suvendu Adhikari, a senior leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), filed his nomination papers for the Bhabanipur constituency, challenging Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The event was marked by clashes between BJP supporters and Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers, who allegedly shouted anti-BJP slogans and played campaign songs using loudspeakers. Police had to intervene with barricades to manage the situation. The Election Commission directed the police to take action, highlighting that no political gatherings or loudspeaker use is permitted outside nomination centers. TMC leaders claimed the complaint was made under pressure from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while BJP representatives defended the Election Commission's actions as necessary for maintaining order.
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The incident highlights the tense political climate in West Bengal, potentially affecting voter sentiment and the conduct of future political events.
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