Siliguri, April 20 -- As campaigning for the West Bengal Assembly elections phase one reaches a climax, the northern part of the state is witnessing a rise in minor clashes, counter-allegations and charges of administrative irregularities.
The two principal political rivals -the ruling Trinamool Congress and the principal oppositon BJP - have accused each other on multiple counts.
The BJP has alleged that certain Booth Level Officers (BLOs), purportedly aligned with the Trinamool Congress, are distributing voter slips using party banners without the permission of the Election Commission. BJP workers have, in several places, intervened and questioned how official duties are being carried out under alleged political influence.
On the other...