Viral video prompts row as EC official seen with BJP material in Kolkata
Viral video prompts row as EC official seen with BJP material in Kolkata
A clip allegedly showing an Election Commission official handling BJP campaign materials sparks a row in Kolkata, with TMC demanding action and neutrality safeguards.
In Kolkata, a viral video has sparked a political row after claims that an Election Commission official was seen preparing BJP campaign material. The Trinamool Congress has demanded the official’s removal and legal action, arguing that such conduct breaches neutrality and violates the model code of conduct during the West Bengal elections.
The party asserts that the incident undermines the perceived impartiality of the election process and threatens the integrity of the campaign period. They have urged independent scrutiny and swift accountability to preserve free and fair voting.
Analysts say the episode underscores the heightened scrutiny around neutrality in Bengal polls, a time when public trust in election administration is crucial. While authorities have not publicly confirmed investigations, supporters of stronger safeguards say that any breach will have serious consequences under the law and the Code of Conduct, which is designed to ensure a level playing field for all parties.
