Political storm as 4,000 EVMs gutted by Kolkata fire | The Federal

Описание: A massive fire at the South 24 Parganas Zilla Parishad building in Kolkata’s Alipore area has destroyed nearly 4,000 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), triggering a political controversy in West Bengal. The blaze reportedly spread to upper floors where election equipment were stored, with officials noting an unusual pattern of damage. Control Units, Ballot Units, and VVPAT machines linked to multiple constituencies were affected. The timing of the fire, which occurred a month after the results of the 2026 state election came out, has fuelled opposition questions over whether the incident was merely accidental. The Trinamool Congress and Congress have both demanded clarity from the Election Commission, raising concerns over possible loss of electoral evidence. Officials have not confirmed any sabotage so far, though fire services described the spread as “abnormal”. Forensic teams are investigating whether it was caused by an electrical fault, negligence, or other factors. The EC has yet to respond in detail, as the incident continues to spark political debate over electoral transparency and accountability.

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