Archive · 19 Jan 2026
BJP Cadres Clash with Police in Burdwan
In Burdwan town, some BJP members got into a fight with the police while trying to submit a special form to the Election Commission.
This form is used to object to someone's name being on the voter list.
Four BJP members were arrested.
The BJP says the police were being unfair and acting on orders from another political party, the Trinamul Congress.
The Election Commission has said that anyone can submit as many of these forms as they want.
The deadline for submitting these forms is Monday, and the final voters' list will be published on February 14.
BJP cadres clashed with police in Burdwan town during Form 7 submission.
Four BJP cadres were arrested in connection with the incident.
Trinamul Congress supporters gathered at the Sub-Divisional Magistrate's office.
BJP alleges police acted under the influence of the Trinamul Congress.
Election Commission clarifies no limit on the number of Form 7 submissions.
- Who
- BJP cadres and police personnel in Burdwan town
- What
- Clash during Form 7 submission to Election Commission of India
- When
- This afternoon
- Where
- Burdwan town, West Bengal
- Why
- Chaos during the submission of Form 7
- Location
- Burdwan town, West Bengal
- Incident Type
- Clash between BJP cadres and police
- Arrested Individuals
- Four BJP cadres
- Form 7
- Used to object to name inclusion in electoral roll
- Allegations
- BJP claims police acted under TMC's influence
- Deadline
- Monday for submission of claims and objections
- Forms Submitted
- 9,00,128 Form-6 and 1,41,847 Form-7 applications
- Final Voters' List
- To be published on February 14
