Compensations announced for West Bengal election officials after widespread violence during panchayat elections. Efforts to address concerns and ensure safety.
The Ministry of Home Affairs seeks additional security forces for the upcoming panchayat election in West Bengal. The request raises critical questions about the election's conduct and the state's political tensions.
The West Bengal State Election Commission has written to the Union Home Minister seeking immediate deployment of central armed forces for upcoming panchayat polls to ensure effective security. With ten deaths in the last 17 days of poll-related violence, the situation is critical.
Indian Secular Front (ISF) MLA Naushad Siddiqui granted central security due to life threat. Siddiqui sought protection after violence broke out in his constituency. Calcutta HC ordered central forces' security for him ahead of panchayat elections to counter alleged intimidation tactics by opposition parties.
The Ministry of Home Affairs seeks additional security forces for the upcoming panchayat election in West Bengal. The request raises critical questions about the election's conduct and the state's political tensions.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces for West Bengal panchayat elections, amid allegations of violence and intimidation tactics. The directive comes ahead of the polls scheduled for July 8 and raises hopes for peaceful and fair elections in the state.
Indian Secular Front (ISF) MLA Naushad Siddiqui granted central security due to life threat. Siddiqui sought protection after violence broke out in his constituency. Calcutta HC ordered central forces' security for him ahead of panchayat elections to counter alleged intimidation tactics by opposition parties.
Compensations announced for West Bengal election officials after widespread violence during panchayat elections. Efforts to address concerns and ensure safety.