Mamata Banerjee’s urgent visit to the strongroom at Sakhawat Memorial School in Kolkata on May 1, 2026, raises serious concerns about EVM tampering during the ongoing election counting process. She alleges widespread manipulation involving the central government and accuses the Election Commission of bias against her party.
Banerjee spent approximately three and a half hours at the strongroom, where she claimed that Election Commission officials were facilitating EVM tampering. She stated, “The central government is involved in EVM tampering, and we will stop it.” This assertion comes just days before the counting of votes for elections in four states and one union territory scheduled for May 4, 2026.
Her accusations extend to reports of her party agents being arrested in various locations, which she believes disrupts the electoral process. She expressed confidence in her party’s victory despite these challenges, stating, “I will fight against this for a lifetime.”
Banerjee’s visit comes amid heightened tensions as her party faces off against BJP candidates in a politically charged environment. The allegations of EVM tampering are particularly significant as they could undermine public trust in the electoral process.
The Election Commission has yet to respond to these claims, leaving many questions unanswered regarding their stance on potential bias and procedural integrity. Observers are closely monitoring how these allegations will impact the election results and public perception.
