BJP‑linked sources have alleged that party workers have again intercepted a vehicle carrying EVMs late at night, this time in the Panskura Paschim area of West Bengal, describing it as the “third time in a row” they have seen such movement of voting machines after the close of polling. The claim, echoing an earlier assertion about a similar incident in Bolpur, says that the vehicle was stopped in the night with EVMs on board and that central forces have since been called in to secure the area. The post, which is directed at the Election Commission of India under the handle @ECISVEEP, urges the ECI to “take action quickly” and to investigate why voting machines are being transported outside the authorised time and protocol.
Under normal election‑day rules, polling in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., after which sealed EVMs are to be moved to designated strong‑rooms only under documented and supervised procedures set by the Election Commission of India. The ECI and West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer’s office have repeatedly stressed that any unauthorised movement or delay in securing EVMs runs counter to safeguarding their integrity. Official reports so far have not yet confirmed the Panskura Paschim‑area interception in detail, and the ECI has asked parties to submit formal complaints while reserving the right to inspect CCTV and logistics records for any alleged breach.
The latest allegation comes amid a broader pattern of claims—now including Bolpur and Murshidabad—about late‑night EVM‑related activities, as well as documented reports of EVM‑glitches, minor clashes and procedural disputes in several districts. The ECI has reiterated that verified violations will be acted upon firmly, but has also warned against using social‑media clips alone as conclusive proof of tampering.