Around 4,000 EVMs gutted as Bengal govt. building catches fire; Minister flags possibility of foul play
A fire at a government building in Kolkata destroyed approximately 4,000 electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in recent state elections. Officials and government ministers have raised concerns about potential sabotage, prompting an investigation by a special team.
Why it matters
The destruction of election infrastructure raises significant concerns about democratic integrity and potential political interference.
Around 4,000 electronic voting machines (EVMs) were gutted after a government building in Kolkata’s Alipore area that houses the South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad office and district units of several other departments caught fire on Wednesday (June 10, 2026), said officials, flagging a possibility of sabotage.
The report covers the incident and the government's response neutrally, though it notes the political tension surrounding the event.
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