West Bengal Polls: EC Enhances Voting Convenience with Auxiliary Stations

The Election Commission has approved the establishment of 4,660 auxiliary polling stations in West Bengal to facilitate voter convenience for the upcoming assembly elections. This decision raises the total number of polling stations to 85,379, with 321 relocations also being sanctioned to enhance accessibility for voters.

The Election Commission has greenlit the establishment of 4,660 auxiliary polling stations in West Bengal, as confirmed by a senior official on Saturday.

This initiative aims to serve booths that exceed 1,200 voters, thereby increasing the total number of stations in the state to 85,379. Additionally, the EC has authorized the relocation of 321 polling stations for better voter access.

According to an EC official, these changes are designed to streamline voter convenience for the upcoming assembly elections. Official communication has been made to ensure all affected voters are informed of these adjustments.

(With inputs from agencies.)