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Alarming! TMC posts video of 'gross electoral fraud', calls EC 'puppet' timeline
The article reports TMC alleging gross electoral fraud and labeling the Election Commission a puppet, with BJP dismissing the charges amid protests. It also notes an EC response and exit poll projections affecting Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, followed by Mamata Banerjee's rejection of the polls.
Why It Matters
The events highlight disputed electoral integrity debates in India and the political narratives surrounding election projections and responses from major parties.
Timeline
5 Events
Mamata rejects exit polls, vows to form govt of Maa, Mati, Manush
April 30, 2026
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee rejects the exit polls suggesting a BJP edge and declares that her government will be formed of Maa, Mati, Manush.
Exit polls: Mamata set to lose Bengal; Assam and Tamil Nadu stay the same; Kerala UDF–LDF tight
April 30, 2026
Today's Chanakya exit poll projects Mamata Banerjee losing Bengal, with no change in Assam and Tamil Nadu, and a tight UDF–LDF contest in Kerala.
TMC alleges EVM tampering in Kolkata strongroom; EC responds
April 30, 2026
TMC asserts that Electronic Voting Machine tampering occurred in the Kolkata strongroom and the Election Commission issues a response to the allegation.
BJP dismisses TMC's ballot box tampering charges amid ongoing protests
April 30, 2026
The BJP dismisses the TMC's allegations of ballot box tampering, while protests linked to the ongoing controversy persist.
TMC posts video alleging gross electoral fraud and brands EC a puppet
April 30, 2026
The Trinamool Congress posts a video alleging gross electoral fraud and accuses the Election Commission of being a puppet, as protests over alleged tampering continue in the country.