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Bengal Elections: EC Slashes Phases to Two for Simplicity, Security

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Moneycontrol•15-03-2026, 17:08

Bengal Elections: EC Slashes Phases to Two for Simplicity, Security

•West Bengal Assembly elections drastically reduced to two phases (April 23, April 29) from eight in 2021.
•Election Commission cited simplification of process and convenience for all as key reasons for the change.
•Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar confirmed the decision was made for everyone's convenience.
•Political leaders previously argued multi-phase polls increase financial costs and logistical pressure.
•Constitutional mandate requires elections before the Assembly term ends on May 7; security concerns and deployment of 480 central force battalions also influenced the decision.

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