Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Fire at Bengal CEO's Office, TMC Leads in Kaliganj Bypoll
While votes were being counted for the Kaliganj by-election, a small fire started at the Chief Electoral Officer's office in Kolkata.
Everyone was safe, and the fire was quickly put out.
Officials are checking to see why the fire started, but it may have been caused by a short circuit.
Despite the fire, vote counting continued, and the Trinamool Congress is expected to win the election.
A fire broke out at the Chief Electoral Officer's office in Kolkata during vote counting.
The fire was quickly brought under control.
No casualties or data loss were reported.
The cause of the fire is suspected to be a short circuit and is under investigation.
TMC is headed for a landslide victory in the Kaliganj bypoll, as vote counting progresses.
- Who
- No specific individuals are mentioned as being involved in the fire.
- What
- A fire broke out at the Chief Electoral Officer's office.
- When
- During the Kaliganj bypoll vote counting process.
- Where
- Chief Electoral Officer's office in Kolkata, West Bengal.
- Why
- The cause is under investigation, but a short circuit is suspected.
- Location
- Chief Electoral Officer's office, Kolkata
- Event
- Fire outbreak
- Status
- Vote counting continued
- Cause
- Under investigation, short circuit suspected
- Kaliganj Bypoll
- TMC leading with over 29,000 votes
Sources
Fire Breaks Out at Election Commission Office in Bengal During Kaliganj Bypoll Counting
Fire breaks out at Bengal CEO's office in Kolkata as counting for Kaliganj bypoll underway
Bengal: TMC leads by over 29,000 votes in Kaliganj bypoll
