The BJP today urged the Election Commission to order the presence of central armed police forces in West Bengal till the Model Code of Conduct period ends, as it expressed concern that the state's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) may target a section of voters after polling is over.<br />'' &nbsp;<br />'' Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, BJP leader and Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, elections in six of the nine seats, which have undergone elections today, were marred by violence.<br />'' <br />'' Citing media reports and other feedback, she said BJP candidates have been attacked and accused the TMC workers of not letting voters, who are opposed to the Mamata Banerjee-led party, enter polling booths. <br />'' <br />'' She said, the Election Commission should take cognisance of it as the TMC workers have been beating up people. Mrs Sitharaman said, the central armed police forces should be there till the end of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).The MCC will remain in force till May 27th.&nbsp;<br />
News On AIR | May 19, 2019 4:31 PM
BJP urges EC to order presence of central forces in WB Until MCC period ends