CEC's Crucial Election Preparedness Meetings in West Bengal Amid Controversies
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is visiting West Bengal to assess election preparedness for the upcoming assembly elections. Amidst controversies over electoral roll deletions, he will hold meetings with senior state officials, security agencies, and political parties, stressing the need for peaceful and fair polls.
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is set to conduct pivotal meetings with top officials in West Bengal to evaluate readiness for the forthcoming assembly elections, according to officials.
The visit comes amid disputes regarding alleged arbitrary deletions in the post-Special Intensive Revision electoral rolls, adding tension to the political atmosphere.
Kumar, along with fellow election commissioners, aims to ensure effective coordination between the state administration and security forces to guarantee a secure and fair electoral process. Key discussions will focus on logistical and security plans, with Kumar warning against law and order lapses.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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