Politics is heating up in West Bengal ahead of the second phase of polls, with the Trinamool Congress accusing BJP spokesperson Ajay Alok of issuing 'death threats' to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The BJP, however, claims that IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma was deployed as an 'observer' to ensure smooth conduct of polls, while the TMC points to his history of using his post for 'political vendetta'.
As campaigning ends in Bengal, leaders are giving one last push to their respective parties, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Home Minister Amit Shah holding roadshows in Kalyani and Behala Paschim assembly constituencies, respectively.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized his aim to transform every challenge in West Bengal into an opportunity, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has been visiting temples in Tamil Nadu ahead of the election results.
The Congress has also alleged attempts to tamper with the election process in Kozhikode, with the party demanding that all VVPAT slips in the district be counted.
With the state heading to the second phase of elections on April 29, results will be announced on May 4.
