
BJP candidate Krishnendu Paul's car was used to carry EVM's by election officials in violation of the transport protocol.
Later on the way near Karimganj, a mob attacked them by pelting stones. The officials then ascertained the vehicle's antecedents, and it was found to be was registered in the name of Smti. Madhumita Paul, Wife of a BJP contesting candidate, Patharkandi LAC No 2, Shri Krishnendu Paul. The polled EVMs comprising of BU, CU, and VVPAT was found to be with their seal intact without any damage.
This incident was confirmed by the BJP candidate, who said that the vehicle belonged to his wife. His brother had only helped the officials who asked for help, and that those EVM's did not belong to his constituency.
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