political intimidation
Bengal BJP Chief Condemns Election Commission Over Safety Concerns for Booth Officials Amid Intimidation Reports
Nov 29, 2025 11:56 pm CST
West Bengal BJP Chief Samik Bhattacharya has criticized the Election Commission for inadequate protection of Booth Level Officers who are reportedly facing intimidation during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Bhattacharya called for the Chief Election Commissioner to personally assess the ground situation, as tensions rise between BJP and Trinamool Congress over the electoral process in Bengal.
Election Commission Rejects TMC's 'Blood On Hands' Claim Amid West Bengal Voter Verification Controversy
Nov 29, 2025 12:34 am CST
The Election Commission of India has firmly rejected allegations from the Trinamool Congress regarding the deaths of 40 Booth Level Officers during West Bengal's voter verification process, terming them "politically motivated." Following a meeting with TMC representatives, the EC ordered immediate security for electoral staff and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining accurate voter rolls through its constitutional mandate, with the draft electoral roll scheduled for December 9 release and final publication on February 7.
BJP Accused of Forcing Jan Suraaj Candidates to Withdraw from Bihar Elections: Prashant Kishor Alleges Intimidation
Oct 21, 2025 09:49 pm CST
Prashant Kishor has accused the BJP of intimidating and pressuring three Jan Suraaj Party candidates into withdrawing their nominations for the Bihar election. He claims the ruling party fears Jan Suraaj's clean candidates more than traditional opposition, showing evidence of meetings between his withdrawn candidates and senior BJP leaders including Amit Shah. Kishor vows to take the matter to the Election Commission and promises his remaining 240 candidates will continue fighting to change Bihar's political landscape.
Congress Alerts Home Ministry About Death Threat to Rahul Gandhi from Former ABVP Leader
Sep 29, 2025 11:38 am CST
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal has written to Home Minister Amit Shah regarding what he described as a "chilling death threat" made against Rahul Gandhi by former ABVP leader Printu Mahadev during a televised debate. The letter highlights security concerns for the Leader of Opposition and demands immediate action, noting that the CRPF has previously reported multiple threats to Gandhi's safety. Congress officials warn that failure to act would suggest complicity in normalizing political violence.