"At least four people have been killed in political unrest after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party won the state election in West Bengal, police and party officials say."
"The BJP said two party workers were killed, while the TMC said two of their workers were beaten to death, highlighting the violence that erupted post-election results."
"Mamata Banerjee, leader of the TMC, rejected the election results, accusing the federal government of rigging the election and reported that TMC offices were attacked."
"Police confirmed a law and order situation arose in parts of Kolkata, with reports of vandalism and violence between rival party supporters following the election announcement."
West Bengal experienced significant unrest after the BJP won the state election for the first time, securing 206 of 294 assembly seats. The victory led to clashes between supporters of the BJP and the TMC, resulting in at least four deaths. Mamata Banerjee, the TMC leader and former chief minister, lost her seat and accused the BJP of election rigging. Both parties reported fatalities among their workers, and police confirmed a law and order situation with vandalism occurring in various areas of Kolkata.
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