Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) The Election Commission has taken several steps to enhance the security of counting centres to prevent unauthorised entry on the day of vote counting for the West Bengal Assembly election on May 4. To enter the counting centres on May 4, one must go through a three-stage identity verification process.The Election Commission has announced strict measures for the security of electronic voting machines. A notification announced that the identity card will be verified …
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Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) West Bengal Cabinet member and a top state leader of the Trinamool Congress have started a sit-in demonstration in front of an EVM strongroom in Kolkata from Thursday evening, expressing apprehension of tampering with the EVMs stored there. The West Bengal Minister of Women & Child Development, Social Welfare and Commerce & Industries departments, Sashi Panja, and the Trinamool Congress’s state General Secretary Kunal Ghosh, both of whom are candidates in th…
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that an elderly man died after being assaulted by central forces personnel in Udaynarayanpur in Howrah district during the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.In a post on X, Abhishek Banerjee criticised the BJP-led government at the Centre, accusing it of misusing central forces during the elections in West Bengal.“Central Forces under (Home Minister) Amit Shah have become BJP’…
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday claimed that an “anti-incumbency wave” is prevailing in West Bengal and suggested that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appears “restless” as polling for the second phase of the Assembly elections continues across the state.Speaking to reporters, Chowdhury said, “There is an anti-incumbency wave, but in this wave, which party will benefit, it’s tough to say now because the votes of the opposition will be divided. However,…
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Wednesday reiterated a strict “zero tolerance” policy towards any irregularities during polling, including allegations of EVM tampering, and said repolling would be conducted wherever required.Talking to reporters in Kolkata amid voting, Agarwal said that the Election Commission machinery is actively monitoring developments through multiple channels, including webcasting, field reports, and observers’ inputs.”F…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) BJP leaders on Wednesday expressed confidence in a political shift in West Bengal as voting continued in the second phase of the Assembly elections, crediting the people for driving the change.Speaking to IANS, BJP leader Rahul Sinha said, “Change is taking place this time, and the people themselves are bringing this change. The Trinamool Congress tried very hard through pressure, intimidation, and creating an atmosphere of fear to stop the public, but the people wer…
Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Ahead of the second and final phase of West Bengal Assembly polls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday warned that any attempt at false voting will attract strict legal action, including imprisonment for the individuals making such attempts.The office of the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said that in all the polling booths, there would be Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled CCTV cameras enabling efficient web-casting, and these would have a direct con…
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought a report regarding claims that supporters of the Left were obstructed from voting, as well as concerning a separate incident involving a clash between Trinamool Congress workers and Humayun Kabir, the chairperson of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP).According to officials at the Commission, the administration of Murshidabad district has been asked to submit separate reports on these two incidents, which occurred during …
Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) Kolkata Police suspended a constable of the Kolkata Police Reserve Force for allegedly influencing voters during the postal ballot. A suspension notice was issued by the Joint Commissioner of Kolkata Police on Saturday. As per the order, the constable will have to remain under suspension until the voting period is over.The constable, named Masood Karim, will receive half of his salary for now. The allegations against him are considered very serious by informed sou…
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) The Election Commission on Monday launched a separate toll-free number to help voters in West Bengal report directly to the Commission any issues related to unrest or law and order. The Commission has also introduced a dedicated email ID so that voters can lodge complaints without delay.Voters can now call the toll-free number or send an email to report problems such as threats, intimidation, beatings, or interference with polling agents.The Commission already operates a…