During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty encountered protests from Trinamool Congress (TMC) cadres after he cast his vote at a polling station in Belgachia, North Kolkata. Despite patiently waiting in line like other voters, trouble arose when Chakraborty was approached by some voters for selfies after casting his vote, sparking allegations of voter influence by a local TMC councilor. However, Chakraborty denied the accusations, maintaining his composure as protests ensued.
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- Mithun Chakraborty, BJP leader and actor, faced protests by TMC cadres during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal.
- Chakraborty patiently waited in line with other voters before casting his vote at a polling station in Belgachia, North Kolkata.
- After casting his vote, Chakraborty was requested by some voters to take selfies, which led to allegations of voter influence.
- Local TMC councilor Debika Chakraborty accused Chakraborty of attempting to influence voters standing in the queue.
- Agitated TMC activists gathered outside the polling station, chanting slogans against Chakraborty.
- Chakraborty maintained his calm demeanor and left the scene with a smile, denying the allegations raised by the TMC councilor.
- He emphasized that, like any other voter, he stood in line to cast his vote and had nothing to say about the accusations.
- Tension in the area subsided after Chakraborty’s departure from the spot.
- Chakraborty later stated that his campaigning duty assigned by the BJP leadership was over, and he would now focus on his career in cinema and acting.
- He expressed his commitment to diligently performing his campaigning duties until May 30, indicating a shift back to his professional endeavors.
