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Bengal violence: IE editorial points to ‘TMC bombs’, Telegraph says central forces ‘invisible’

The violence in West Bengal seems to be unrelenting with reports of fresh clashes amid repolling for the single-phase panchayat polls in several areas on Monday. At least 19 have been killed during the election, and 22 in the run-up to it, despite the deployment of nearly 60,000 central security…

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State Election Commissioner responsible for corpses on the streets: West Bengal Governor

West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose on July 6 alleged that State Election Commissioner (SEC) Rajiva Sinha has failed in discharging his duties during the panchayat elections.

The Hindu

West Bengal Governor sends sealed envelope to SEC after failure to visit Raj Bhavan

Several people have been killed and many injured in poll violence in West Bengal over the last one month. Read more details on The Hindu

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West Bengal Governor visits violence-affected Cooch Behar in north Bengal

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose visited State’s Cooch Behar district which had witnessed clashes between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party during the ensuing panchayat polls.

The Hindu

MHA letter to West Bengal SEC to know reason for additional 485 companies of central forces

The MHA on June 26, 2023 sent a letter to the West Bengal State Election Commission seeking details of the need for additional 485 companies of central forces, for which it has sent a requisition, an official said

The Hindu

One killed in explosion, violence in districts during ensuing WB panchayat polls

Amidst reports of violence from different parts of West Bengal in connection to ensuing panchayat polls, one person was killed and three were injured after a crude bomb went off in State’s Murshidabad district on June 24.

The Hindu

West Bengal Governor summons State poll panel chief

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose summoned State Election Commissioner Rajiva Sinha for a meeting at the Raj Bhavan on June 25 evening in view of the incidents of violence in the panchayat elections.

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Appointed Bengal SEC 'trusting' his ability to conduct free & fair polls: Governor CV Ananda Bose

KOLKATA: A day after returning the joining letter of State Election Commissioner (SEC) Rajiva Sinha to the West Bengal government, Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday said he had appointed the former bureaucrat "trusting" his ability to conduct free and fair polls.

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Morning Digest | U.S. to ease visas for skilled Indian workers as PM Modi visits; Amit Shah calls all-party meeting to discuss Manipur situation on June 24, and more

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Bengal Governor returns West Bengal State Election Commissioner’s joining report to State government ahead of panchayat polls

Mr. Rajiva Sinha, who was called by the Governor on June 17 at Raj Bhavan, did not appear stating that he was preoccupied with scrutiny of the nominations for the ensuing panchayat polls.

The Hindu

Calcutta HC seeks response from SEC on concerns raised by Opposition for panchayat polls

The Calcutta High Court sought a response from the West Bengal State Election Commission on concerns raised by leaders of the Opposition parties for panchayat polls.

The Hindu

Panchayat poll in West Bengal on July 8

The panchayat poll in West Bengal will be held in a single phase on July 8, State Election Commissioner Rajiva Sinha said on Thursday. The election will be held for three-tier panchayats across 20 districts and two-tier panchayats in hill districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

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West Bengal Governor clears Rajiva Sinha’s name as State Election Commissioner

Former West Bengal Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha’s name has been cleared by the Governor for the post of State Election Commissioner

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