Central forces personnel at a polling booth in Gaighata allegedly prevented elderly men from voting in their lungis, citing dress code violations. This led to protests from villagers and Trinamool members, who accused the forces of harassment. The restriction was later withdrawn after the unrest.
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No lungi, no vote? CAPF faces backlash in Bengal as elderly voters stopped over attire
- by The News Vista
- April 29, 2026
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