The Election Commission can declare election dates in the first week of February in West Bengal. The Commission has held a meeting on Saturday for the state assembly elections after visiting Bengal.
In this, the law and order situation of the state and the suggestions of political parties were discussed in detail. In view of the board examinations and corona protocol in the state, the Election Commission can conduct the voting in eight phases. West Bengal Chief Election A Aftab also attended the meeting.
Actually, p. The voter lists in Bengal have been completed. The entire team of the Election Commission has visited the state. During this period, the Election Commission has reviewed the situation by holding several rounds of meetings with the administrative officials of the state including political parties. Earlier also, the Election Commission team, under the leadership of Deputy Election Commissioner Sudeep Jain, visited the state and submitted its report to the Chief Election Commissioner. After this, the commission team led by Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora reached West Bengal.
Commission wants the election process to be completed by the first week of May
According to the commission, the term of the state assembly is till May 30. In such a situation, the Election Commission wants the entire electoral process to be completed by the first week of May. The commission also faces Corona's challenges. In such a situation, the commission can also increase the stages of elections. It was also shared by the Commission in all-party meetings in the state with political parties as well.
BJP-Trinamool clash in Howrah, many injured
On Saturday, a clash broke out between supporters of the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP in the Howrah district of West Bengal. Many people have been injured in this incident, while many vehicles have been damaged. The BJP alleges that one of its workers has been shot, while some have been beaten with rods and sticks. During the struggle, indigenous bombs were also hurled, causing panic among the people. In addition, some bikes and police vehicles were also targeted.