West Bengal by-election contenders allege intimidation during campaign
Opposition candidates campaigning in a West Bengal by-election have raised allegations of intimidation. Congress candidate Milan Pradhan’s wife said his arrest involved fabricated cases, while AJUP candidate Humayun Kabir alleged harassment of supporters and said he would assess the situation on polling day.
Opposition candidates in a West Bengal by-election campaign have raised allegations of intimidation, according to The Hindu. Congress candidate Milan Pradhan is seeking bail after his arrest. His wife claimed that the case was based on fabricated charges, although the supplied material does not provide details of the allegations against him or the authorities’ response.
Humayun Kabir, a candidate of the AJUP, separately alleged that his supporters had been harassed during the campaign. The report does not identify those he held responsible or give details of the alleged incidents. Kabir said he would “see” the situation on polling day.
The supplied information does not explain what action, if any, election officials or security agencies have taken in response to the candidates’ claims. The allegations have not been independently established in the material provided.
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