The incident comes amid allegations of EVM tampering and other electoral malpractices in the state, which went to the polls last month. The matter came to light after BJP workers inspected a vehicle parked near the strongroom at the Asansol Engineering College and found the envelope inside.

Actor turned politician Vijay has asked his party members to immediately report to the headquarters after the announcement of the results as the leadership fears poaching.

Elections in India are not just about who forms the government-they are also defined by symbolic or ideological contests and unexpected upsets. Two significant concepts that represents this drama are “giant killers” and “prestige seats.”