West Bengal State Election Commission News
Municipal corporation polls have been deferred in view of Covid-19.
Counting of votes is likely on Feb 15.
Violence took place during the Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections, in which country-made bombs were hurled outside polling stations. 72 accused of violence arrested.
The Calcutta High Court was informed on Tuesday that nine candidates have used Whatsapp to file their nominations for the West Bengal panchayat elections which are scheduled to take place in three phases on May 1, May 3 and May 5.
No clarity yet on whether central police forces will be deployed to ensure the integrity of the election.
Repolling was underway on Friday in 11 booths -- nine in Bidhannagar and two in the Asansol civic bodies -- in West Bengal amid heavy police presence.
The West Bengal State Election Commission announced repolling in 11 booths - 9 in Bidhannagar and two in Asansol civic bodies - will be held on Friday with the results of the October 3 municipal elections being declared Saturday.
The West Bengal State Election Commission on Sunday postponed counting of votes in the election to Bidhannagar and Asansol municipal corporations following allegations of large-scale violence, even as opposition parties demanded fresh elections.
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