“Leave within 30 minutes or I’ll beat you up”: TMC leader allegedly threatens BJP agents at poll booth

TMC leader Matiur Rahman allegedly threatened BJP agents at a polling booth in Sitai, Cooch Behar, during the election. The incident occurred at the Bosses Tori Junior High School booth on polling day, where Rahman was reportedly seen confronting BJP agents in the presence of both local police and central forces. In the video, which has since gone viral on social media, Rahman allegedly tells the agents, “Leave within 30 minutes or I’ll beat you up.”

The altercation took place while BJP agents were stationed inside the booth to oversee the voting process. Rahman, who allegedly entered the booth with a group of supporters, allegedly issued the ultimatum to the BJP agents despite the presence of law enforcement officers. The video of the confrontation quickly spread online, drawing widespread attention to the tense atmosphere surrounding the election.

BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh condemned the alleged threat, criticizing the Election Commission for its handling of the situation. Ghosh raised concerns about the security of polling booths in the state and the growing instances of voter intimidation, urging the Commission to intervene and take action. The incident, amplified by the viral video, has sparked further debates over the security measures in place during elections and the role of the Election Commission in ensuring free and fair voting in West Bengal.

TMC leader Matiur Rahman allegedly threatened BJP agents at a booth in Sitai, Cooch Behar, saying, “Leave within 30 minutes or I’ll beat you up.” He did so in presence of Central Forces following which the video goes viral on Social Media.#WestBengal #BengalByPolls #TMC #BJP pic.twitter.com/m6wrdwxu3C

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