Mamata Banerjee visited the strongroom at Sakhawat Memorial School in Kolkata on May 1, 2026. She alleged that EVM tampering was occurring during the election counting process. Banerjee spent approximately three and a half hours at the strongroom, claiming that the central government was involved in these activities.
She accused the Election Commission of bias against her party, stating that her party agents were arrested in many locations. Banerjee expressed confidence in her party’s victory and called for maintaining a peaceful atmosphere during the elections.
Key allegations:
- The central government is involved in EVM tampering, according to Banerjee.
- She will fight against these actions for a lifetime.
- Her party agents faced arrests across multiple polling stations.
The counting of votes for elections in four states and one union territory is scheduled for May 4, 2026. The situation continues to unfold as officials respond to these serious claims.
