The seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal witnessed clashes, violence, and allegations of malpractice. Supporters of rival parties, TMC and Indian Secular Front, clashed in Jadavpur constituency while in South 24 Parganas, a mob reportedly threw EVM and VVPAT machines into the water. BJP candidate Tapas Roy faced protests and slogans from TMC workers while the BJP accused TMC workers and police of threatening their polling agents ahead of the elections. Amid tight security, voting is being held in nine seats in West Bengal.
Maharashtra BJP president, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, made controversial statements against Congress leaders for defending the family of Ajmal Kasab, the terrorist involved in the 26/11 attacks. He also expressed confidence in the ruling alliance winning all six parliamentary constituencies in Mumbai, where the BJP and its ally Shiv Sena are contesting three seats each. The statements sparked a political debate, with Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar hitting back and objecting to a roadshow planned for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the backdrop of a recent hoarding tragedy.