Clashes erupt between BJP and TMC workers in Asansol; third since morning
The incident happened in Asansol, and no injuries were reported, but several chairs and motorbikes were damaged.
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On Monday, May 4th, clashes broke out near a Trinamool Congress camp during the counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections, prompting police and central forces to resort to a lathi charge to bring the situation under control. The incident happened in Asansol, and no injuries were reported, but several chairs and motorbikes were damaged, and the TMC political camp was also vandalized. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify those responsible. (Asansol violence)
As per the initial updates, this is after a minor scuffle broke out near the counting centre at Asansol Engineering College between TMC goons & BJP Karyakartas. The TMC is believed to have initiated the scuffle, after which the enraged BJP workers chose not to keep quiet.
The video of the incident is making rounds on social media, in which several unidentified individuals can be seen vandalizing the TMC political camp. The central forces took cognizance of the matter and resorted to a lathi charge to bring the situation under control. (Asansol West Bengal violence)
At Asansol, BJP has chased & vandalized the TMC camps. Massive forces being deployed. pic.twitter.com/PqcnAhw2lx
— Sudhanidhi Bandyopadhyay (@SudhanidhiB) May 4, 2026
Earlier, a clash also erupted between BJP and TMC workers in Cooch Behar's Dinhata. A clash erupted between BJP and TMC workers in Cooch Behar's Dinhata. Central Forces personnel resort to a lathi-charge. "The situation is peaceful with law and order. There is neither disruption nor anticipation of any disruption; the situation is peaceful. We have the Force ready in case of any situation emerging," said Jalpaiguri's DIG Anjali Singh.
A scuffle also broke out at Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath counting centre in West Bengal. Security personnel are present at the scene. (Asansol West Bengal Violence)
Early counting trends showed the BJP surging ahead with leads in over 192 seats, comfortably crossing the majority mark. The party also posted strong performances in constituencies like Asansol Dakshin and Asansol Uttar, triggering mixed reactions across social media.