TMC vs EC: West Bengal Bypoll Controversy

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) accused the Election Commission (EC) of inaction and bias favoring BJP during West Bengal bypolls. Despite EC's claim of a 20-hour response, TMC criticized the delay and token appointments. TMC alleged CAPF's unauthorized actions and BJP leader Majumdar's derogatory remarks.

In a heated exchange, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the Election Commission (EC) of failing to address its complaints regarding the West Bengal bypolls effectively. TMC claims that the EC's inaction favors the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), despite the poll body's assertion that it responded within 20 hours.

The controversy began when TMC lodged complaints against Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar and the role of central forces in the ongoing bypolls. The ruling party expressed frustration over receiving an appointment for discussions just 90 minutes before the bypoll campaign ended.

The EC countered TMC's allegations, stressing that it quickly addressed issues like force deployment and issued a show-cause notice to Majumdar. Nonetheless, TMC maintains the EC provided only token appointments and emphasized discrepancies in CAPF operations and derogatory remarks by BJP leaders.

(With inputs from agencies.)