West Bengal Assembly Elections: Election Commission to review major preparations in Kolkata ahead of second phase of voting. india news
With just days left for the April 29 second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections, officials will convene a high-level coordination meeting in Kolkata on Sunday to assess poll preparedness in key districts.The meeting to be held at Dhan Dhanya Auditorium will bring together senior police officers, election officials and commanders of central forces manning Kolkata North, Kolkata South and South 24 Parganas.
“The meeting has been called to assess the overall preparedness in the electoral districts under Kolkata and ensure smooth coordination among all the agencies involved in the polling process,” the official told PTI.Officials said the discussions will focus on deployment of forces, vulnerability mapping, coordination between civil and police administration and final preparation of polling personnel. The participants will include Kolkata Police Commissioner, District Election Officer. Election Commission Observer, CAPF Commander and Returning Officer.The importance of the review has increased after more than 93 percent voting took place in 152 constituencies in 16 districts in the first phase on April 23. Similar meetings have been held across the state to ensure smooth, free and fair voting in the two-phase elections.