Kolkata/IBNS, April 29 -- Tension flared outside Jai Hind Bhavan in Bhabanipur on Wednesday after Trinamool Congress supporters staged a protest during BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari's visit to a polling booth.

Following Adhikari's request, central forces rushed to the spot and resorted to a lathi-charge to disperse the crowd, bringing the situation under control.

BJP supporters countered with "Jai Shri Ram" slogans, while TMC workers responded with "Joy Bangla," escalating tensions briefly.

TMC supporters accused Adhikari of attempting to influence voters.

"Suvendu Adhikari has gone insane. He is attacking women. If they are already doing this even before coming to power, we are shocked to imagine what would happen if they win," a su...