In Howrah, West Bengal a large amount of cash was found in the vehicle of Congress MLAs from Jharkhand. The 3 MLAs are Irfan Ansari, Rajesh Kachchap, and Naman Bixal Kongari. Their SUV was stopped on National Highway 16 at the Ranihati Panchla police station area. The Congress party believes it to be a conspiracy by the BJP.