Several incidents of alleged post-poll violence were reported from multiple districts in West Bengal following the Assembly elections. Clashes, arson and attacks involving TMC, BJP, ISF and CPI(M) workers were reported, while police deployed additional forces and began investigations into the incidents
The Election Commission's decision to transfer West Bengal's chief secretary and DGP after announcing assembly poll dates triggered a political clash. Opposition leaders accused the poll panel of acting at the BJP's behest, while the ruling party defended the move
