Afternoon Briefing: Clashes In Bengal Amid Lok Sabha Polls; PM Modi's ‘two Princes’ Jibe At Rahul, Akhilesh; And More

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Clashes in West Bengal Amid Lok Sabha Polls

As the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections took place in West Bengal, clashes erupted between workers of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The voting covered three of the state’s 42 constituencies, and confrontations occurred in various areas, including near Cooch Behar town, where stone-throwing and violent skirmishes left one person injured. These incidents underline the fierce political rivalry in West Bengal, where contestations between parties frequently escalate into physical altercations, impacting voters and the electoral process.

Prime Minister Modi Criticizes Opposition Alliance in UP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while campaigning in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, criticized the alliance between the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. He referred to the coalition as one of “two princes” and claimed that the people of Uttar Pradesh had rejected it. Modi likened the alliance to a “dismissed film” and accused the opposition of targeting “our faith” while embodying “nepotism, corruption, and appeasement.” His remarks underscore the ongoing political dynamics and strategic maneuvering in the region.

Tensions in West Bengal

The ongoing Lok Sabha elections have seen tensions rise between political factions in West Bengal. The clashes serve as a reminder of the state’s history of intense political rivalry and the impact it can have on both voters and the electoral process.

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