Accordingly the voting in the second phase of general elections turned violent in Karnataka and West Bengal states. Meanwhile in Karnataka, BJP and Congress activists clashed with each other in Mysuru Rural assembly segment. Furthermore for about two to three hours there was a tense situation at few polling booths and till 1 PM, Karnataka has reported 34 percent of polling.
Reportedly in West Bengal, BJP workers clashed with Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters. BJP General Secretary candidate from Raiganj constituency Debasree Chaudhuri alleged TMC of doing booth capturing. In another polling booth, BJP and TMC activists have damaged an EVM machine.
Moreover a lathi charge is reported in Darjeeling. Agitators tried to stop people from voting. Apparently this led to a lathi charge while West Bengal Police and RAF had to use tear gas on miscreants. In Islampur of Bengal, CPM candidate from Raiganj Mohammad Salim was attacked and his car was damaged. However, Salim walked free of injuries.
