Balurghat (West Bengal): Tension ensued during polling at a booth in Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency after BJP and TMC workers clashed with each other and 'go-back' slogans were raised against BJP state president and Balurghat candidate Sukanta Majumdar. The Election Commission has sought a report within an hour.
The incident took place at booth number 100 of Patiram Girls School in Balurghat block of Balurghat Lok Sabha. The BJP workers have accused TMC of assaulting their youth leader and raising 'go-back' slogans against Majumdar. Also, workers of both parties clashed with each other.
BJP Yuva Morcha general secretary Jyotish Ghosh was allegedly assaulted at the booth. In view of the complaints that were received from this booth, EC has sought a comprehensive report.
It has been learnt that trouble erupted outside the booth over alleged voter intimidation by the TMC. BJP workers alleged that voters were being influenced by the local TMC leadership by setting up camps within 100 metres of the booth. On getting information about this, BJP youth leader Jyotish Roy went to the spot and started a protest. After which, TMC workers allegedly assaulted him.
Within a few moments Sukanta Majumdar reached the booth after which, he was greeted with 'go-back' slogans. He was allegedly asked to leave the area and a commotion rose. The security personnel accompanying Majumdar took control of the situation
However, local TMC activists alleged that Majumdar himself entered the booth with 30 to 40 people and started creating a ruckus. It was in protest against this move that they raised 'go-back' slogans against Majumdar, they said.
TMC has also refuted allegations of assaulting Jyotish Ghosh.
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