EC asks Bengal chief secretary to make sure no celebration over ballot outcomes

EC asks Bengal chief secretary to make sure no celebration over ballot outcomes

[ad_1] The Election Commission on Sunday afternoon directed West Bengal Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi to make sure that no celebrations happen over ballot outcomes amid fears of violence. In a letter, the EC mentioned the state authorities should be sure that enough steps are taken in order that no post-poll violence occurs. “… no victory … Read more

Low voter turnout recorded in high-voltage Bhabanipur by-poll seat

Low voter turnout recorded in high-voltage Bhabanipur by-poll seat

[ad_1] Low voter turnout was recorded in high-voltage Bhabanipur by-poll seat from the morning, amid triangular battle being witnessed between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, BJP candidate Priyanka Tibrewal and CPI-M candidate Srijib Biswas. Polling occurred in Murshidabad’s Samserganj and Jangipur. The high-profile meeting constituency of Bhabanipur recorded a polling proportion of 53.32 % … Read more