The Economic Times

Violence mars Bengal phase I polling; BJP candidate attacked, Humayun Kabir convoy vandalised

Violence erupted during Bengal's first phase of polling. BJP candidate Subhendu Sarkar faced an attack in Kumarganj. In Murshidabad, AUUP chief Humayun Kabir's convoy was vandalized. A BJP polling agent sustained head injuries in Labhpur. Two Congress workers were injured in Birbhum. These incidents highlight the tense atmosphere during the elections.