Falta residents protest TMC intimidation

Residents in Falta, South 24 Parganas, India — West Bengal, protested alleged threats and intimidation from India — Trinamool Congress cadres ahead of the India — West Bengal Assembly election vote counting. Protesters, including women, claimed that Israfil Chowkidar of India — Trinamool Congress threatened arson and bloodshed, demanding his arrest and protection. Heavy security, including India — Central Reserve Police Force and India — Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force personnel, was deployed. The protests occurred while repolling was underway in 15 booths due to irregularities, as directed by the India — Election Commission of India. Both India — Trinamool Congress and India — Bharatiya Janata Party have raised concerns about alleged irregularities in EVM strongrooms, leading to an inquiry and the suspension of six officials.