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Ramlal the elephant strolls into poll queue, adds colour to Bengal voting

Polling in West Bengal's Jhargram saw an unusual interruption. A wandering elephant, Ramlal, briefly paused voting at Jitushol Primary School. Forest officials quickly intervened, guiding the tusker away. Voting then resumed smoothly. This incident highlighted the unique challenges faced in the region. Special teams were deployed to manage wildlife during the election.

23 Apr 2026 12:36 pm