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West Bengal local polls | Bombs and ballot boxes

A report on the month-long panchayat poll-related violence in West Bengal which claimed 40 lives and left hundreds injured

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

822 companies of Central Armed Police Forces for West Bengal panchayat polls

The Ministry of Home Affairs on July 3 agreed to the deployment of an additional 485 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) as well State Armed Police Forces for the West Bengal panchayat polls. A communication in this regard was sent to the West Bengal State Election Commission (WBSEC)…

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

WBSEC order on deployment of Central forces sparks confusion, outrage

Less than a week before polling is scheduled for West Bengal panchayat elections, an order by the West Bengal State Election Commission (WBSEC), which has no mention of Central forces being deployed at the polling booths, has created confusion and outrage in the State’s political circles.

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

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West Bengal panchayat elections | Calcutta HC directs State Election Commission to deploy more Central forces than in 2013

The Calcutta High Court has directed West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC) to deploy central forces not less than the forces deployed in the 2013 panchayat elections in the State.

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023

One company of central forces in every district in West Bengal: SEC

WBSEC on Tuesday requisitioned the deployment of one company of central forces in every district in the State.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

West Bengal State Election Commission moves SC challenging HC order for deployment of Central forces

The West Bengal State Election Commission moved Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court order directing deployment of Central forces in State panchayat elections.

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023

West Bengal on the boil as filing of papers continues for panchayat polls

Violence and chaos was witnessed in certain parts of West Bengal on June 14, 2023 during the filing of nomination papers for panchayat polls. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023

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Field Central forces for Bengal panchayat polls: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court has ordered that the West Bengal State Election Commission “should and shall requisition central forces to work in tandem with State police to ensure free and fair elections” to the panchayat in the State.

The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023

Polls to 108 municipalities in Bengal on Feb 27

The West Bengal State Election Commission (WBSEC) on Thursday issued a notification to announce that elections to 108 municipalities in the state will be held on February 27.

Dynamite News · Feb 3, 2022

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