Nephew Abhishek differs from Mamata: ‘stern action will be taken within 24 hrs’

On allegations of violence, she said, “Some who cannot contest the election are doing drama. Let them do so. This is democracy. Better you ignore them.” She congratulated police for “trying their best”.

Her nephew, Abhishek, however, struck a different note.

“Any person, irrespective of their political affiliation, who disturbs the voting process will be put behind bars. If it’s proven that any Trinamool Congress worker is involved in the incidents of violence, stern actions will be taken against them within 24 hours,” he said after casting vote.

Two voters were critically injured after miscreants lobbed crude bombs on Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road near Taki Boys School in Sealdah.

He said, “The All India Trinamool Congress does not support violence of any form. We want the election process to be free-and-fair. If there is any problem anywhere, I request my media friends to make the footage public and share it with the authorities.”

All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) tweeted, “People in Bengal are celebrating the festival of Democracy with pride! Our Chairperson @MamataOfficial has always ensured free & fair elections across the state and we will continue to protect Democracy and uphold the values & principles of this nation.” Secretary General of TMC Partha Chatterjee said the election was fair and minister Firhad Hakim mocked allegations of opposition.