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EC to Deploy Central Forces in West Bengal Sensitive Areas Before Polls

রাজ্যে কেন্দ্রীয় বাহিনী মোতায়েনের প্রস্তুতি

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News18•22-02-2026, 12:36

EC to Deploy Central Forces in West Bengal Sensitive Areas Before Polls

•Election Commission plans early deployment of central forces in West Bengal ahead of 2026 Assembly elections.
•Decision follows incidents of unrest and vandalism during recent SIR hearing in districts like Uttar Dinajpur and North 24 Parganas.
•Commission aims to prevent law and order issues, considering Supreme Court's show-cause notice to state police DGP.
•Number of central forces may increase compared to previous elections, with more deployment per phase due to potentially fewer phases.
•Final decision on force deployment awaits report from newly appointed Special Observer; initial indications given to state CEO.

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