West Bengal Polls: Parties Push for Two-Phase Election Amid Security Concerns

Representatives from multiple political parties in West Bengal met with the Election Commission to discuss polling plans for the forthcoming assembly elections. They advocated for a maximum of two-phase polling. Concerns about voter intimidation and violence were raised, with calls for strong security measures and the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces.

The political landscape in West Bengal heated up as representatives from various parties convened with the Election Commission on Monday to discuss the upcoming assembly elections. The meeting featured parties such as TMC, BJP, CPI(M), Congress, AAP, NPP, and the Forward Bloc, all rallying for a streamlined polling process.

The focus of the discussion was the potential for violence and voter intimidation, with multiple parties advocating for the election to be conducted in no more than two phases for enhanced control and security. Representatives urged the prompt deployment of Central Armed Police Forces to ensure orderly and fair elections.

Expressing a strong stance against electoral disturbances, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar assured that the elections would be supervised diligently in accordance with the law. Measures are being taken to prohibit illegal activities, ensuring a peaceful, transparent electoral process in West Bengal.

(With inputs from agencies.)