Assembly Election 2026 Live Updates: EC Will Leave No Stone Unturned to Hold Free, Fair Elections in Bengal, says CEC
The Election Commission of India is taking measures to ensure free and fair elections in West Bengal in 2026. The Chief Election Commissioner assured that all necessary steps will be taken to prevent any irregularities.
The Election Commission of India is gearing up for the 2026 assembly elections in West Bengal. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has assured that the commission will leave no stone unturned to hold free and fair elections. The elections are scheduled to be held in two phases on April 23 and 29, with votes to be counted on May 4. The CEC has instructed civic police personnel to report to reserve police lines three days before the poll date to prevent any misuse. Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested a Kolkata businessman for allegedly misusing his clout with West Bengal police officials. The ED alleged that the businessman provided expensive gifts to police officers and misused his influence for personal gain. The BJP is campaigning aggressively, with leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rajnath Singh addressing rallies and criticizing the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government.
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