Opposition parties claim Kolkata’s municipal elections are “unfair”

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A day after the municipal elections were held in Calcutta, West Bengal opposition parties took to the streets on Monday to protest against alleged bossy Trinamool supporters, alleging that the police and the State Election Commission failed failed to ensure fair elections.

The Congress Party, the Left Front and the BJP have all announced their protests. The BJP on Monday called for a protest rally “against widespread violence, stall-rigging and bogus votes.” A BJP delegation also met Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday evening and called for the polls to be canceled.

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Late Sunday, BJP leaders, after being barred from entering the office of the State Election Commission, sat on a dharna at the scene. BJP national president JP Nadda and national leaders also tweeted their support for state unity.

The Left Front is holding protests on Monday and Tuesday, with a protest outside the office of the State Election Commission. Supporters of Congress are also staging a similar protest.

Trinamool’s ruling leadership ignored the allegations, saying the voting process was fair. The opposition is involved in “theater,” Trinamool management said.

Opposition parties are also exploring legal avenues. The results are expected to be announced after the vote count on Tuesday.

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