TMC Moves Calcutta High Court Alleging Widespread Post-Poll Violence After 2026 Assembly Election Results

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking judicial intervention over alleged incidents of post-poll violence across West Bengal following the declaration of the 2026 Assembly election results.

Advocate Sirsanya Banerjee, who was a TMC candidate for the Uttarpara assembly constituency, mentioned the matter before a division bench of Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen.

It was alleged that several incidents of arson, vandalism and attacks targeting TMC workers and party offices have been reported from different parts of the State after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Directions are being sought for the protection of affected party workers and a proper investigation into the alleged incidents of violence.

Reports indicate that incidents of vandalism and clashes were reported in areas including Kolkata, Howrah and several district towns, with both the BJP and TMC trading allegations over the violence.

TMC leaders have also alleged that several party workers were killed in the aftermath of the election results and demanded a court-monitored investigation into the incidents.

Notably, another PIL was also filed on alleged post-poll vandalism and bulldozer action at Kolkata's New Market after the BJP's victory.

The Calcutta High Court is expected to take up both matters shortly.