West Bengal Polls: Clashes Erupt Between Locals, Central Forces Over EVM Malfunction
Polling was temporarily suspended at Booth No. 65 in Budhpur village, Dubrajpur, after voters alleged an EVM glitch where votes for the Trinamool candidate were reportedly going to the BJP. The issue was said to have surfaced after around 200 votes were cast, triggering protests at the booth. Election officials halted voting and informed the administration, with engineers expected to inspect the machines. The situation soon escalated as clashes broke out between locals and central forces. Stone-pelting and vandalism were reported, leaving a few personnel and a driver injured, while multiple vehicles were damaged.
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