The Election Commission of India (ECI) will conduct important meetings to review the post-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) scenario in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly election. The meetings, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, will involve top officials discussing various aspects of election preparation. On Monday, officials will virtually meet with key state election officers and law enforcement authorities to assess the current deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and the progress of voter document adjudication.
The second phase of meetings on Tuesday will focus on enhancing coordination between state and Central agencies for optimal CAPF utilization, intelligence sharing to curb malpractices like bribery and substance abuse, and ensuring security near borders. Uncertainties loom over the announcement of polling dates and the enforcement of the model code of conduct, with delays expected due to ongoing voter document adjudication.
The Election Commission is expected to review the deployment of additional CAPF companies and the status of voter document adjudication during the meetings. Coordination between various agencies and security measures near borders will also be key discussion points. The announcement of polling dates may be delayed to the second week of March due to the ongoing adjudication process.
