BJP Candidate Agnimitra Paul's car attacked in Asansol as WB polls open
BJP Candidate Agnimitra Paul's car attacked in Asansol as WB polls open
As polling begins in West Bengal, Agnimitra Paul alleges her car was attacked near Rahmat Nagar in Asansol, promising a continued campaign после filing a police complaint.
As polling began in West Bengal, an incident of violence disrupted early voting in Asansol. BJP candidate Agnimitra Paul, contesting from Asansol South, alleged that her car was attacked near Rahmat Nagar as she was leaving a polling booth in Asansol Dakshin. She reported stones pelting the vehicle and damage to the rear window, calling it an intentional attempt to influence the election.
Paul said the incident appeared deliberate and vowed to press on with her campaign despite the scare. She filed a police complaint and urged authorities to ensure security for candidates and voters in the area.
The episode adds to a tense atmosphere around the Bengal assembly polls, with security personnel increasing patrols around polling booths in Asansol as voters cast their ballots. Local eyewitnesses described the scene as disruptive, though no major injuries were reported at this stage.
Paul framed the incident within the broader contest, describing the election as a 'war to save Bengal' focused on jobs and development, and underscoring the need for a safe voting process for all participants.
