Bengal: Abandoned Ballot Boxes Found In Drain After Post-Poll Violence In Murshidabad

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The boxes were found in a drain near the Lalgola police station in Murshidabad district.
The boxes were found by locals on Sunday, July 9, 2023, a day after the panchayat elections in West Bengal.
The boxes were empty, and it is not clear how they ended up in the drain.
The police have launched an investigation into the matter.
The discovery of the ballot boxes has raised concerns about the fairness of the panchayat elections in West Bengal.
There have been allegations of widespread violence and rigging in the elections.
The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has denied the allegations.

Here are some additional details about the post-poll violence in West Bengal:

At least 20 people have been killed in violence related to the panchayat elections.
Several polling stations were vandalized, and ballot boxes were stolen or destroyed.
There have been reports of intimidation and threats against voters.
The violence has been concentrated in the districts of Murshidabad, Nadia, and North 24 Parganas.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has condemned the violence and has called for a peaceful atmosphere for the counting of votes, which is scheduled to take place on July 12.

The ECI has also said that it will take action against those responsible for the violence.

The violence in West Bengal has cast a shadow over the panchayat elections, which are seen as a test of the popularity of the TMC government.

The TMC has been in power in West Bengal for over a decade, and it is hoping to win a third consecutive term in the panchayat elections.

However, the violence has raised concerns about the fairness of the elections, and it is possible that the results could be challenged.