In a major political development that has sent ripples through the political corridors of West Bengal, Jadavpur MP and senior Trinamool Congress leader Saayoni Ghosh has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to hack Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to secure a victory in the state. Speaking at a press conference at Trinamool Bhavan on Thursday, Ghosh alleged that the saffron party is resorting to “technological manipulation” after failing to garner public support on the ground.

Saayoni Ghosh did not mince words as she targeted the central leadership of the BJP. “The BJP has realized that they cannot defeat Mamata Banerjee through a fair democratic process. The love and blessings of the people of Bengal are firmly with the TMC. Therefore, they are now hatching a secret plan to tamper with EVMs and steal the mandate,” she told reporters.

The MP further claimed that specific strategies are being deployed in strongholds of the Trinamool Congress to influence the machines. She urged party workers and the general public to remain extremely vigilant during the polling process. “We will not let them hijack the democracy of Bengal. Our workers will guard every booth to ensure that the actual will of the people is reflected in the results,” she added.

While the BJP has rubbished these claims as “baseless” and a “sign of impending defeat,” Saayoni’s statement has sparked a massive debate over the integrity of the electoral process. With elections around the corner, this high-voltage allegation by the actor-turned-politician has significantly intensified the ongoing battle for Bengal.