Election Commission Responds to AITC Complaints on West Bengal By-Polls, Issues Notice to BJP's Sukanta Majumdar
The Election Commission of India swiftly addressed AITC complaints regarding West Bengal by-polls, rejecting delay allegations and issuing a notice to BJP's Sukanta Majumdar for remarks on the national emblem and police.
In a prompt move, the Election Commission of India (ECI) responded to complaints lodged by the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) concerning the West Bengal by-polls. Acting within just 20 hours of receiving the representations, the ECI rejected allegations from the AITC that there had been any delay or inaction on their part. In its official response, the Election Commission clarified that immediate action had been taken following both of AITC's complaints. On November 10, within 20 hours of receiving the AITC’s concerns, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal convened a meeting of the State Level Force Deployment Committee. Following this, the Commission issued a directive ensuring that state police personnel will always be part of teams led by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for election duties. Additionally, the Election Commission has issued a notice to Sukanta Majumdar, the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), seeking his response to allegations regarding his remarks on the national emblem and the West Bengal police. The notice requires Majumdar to respond by 8 p.m. on the same day. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has invited a delegation from the AITC to a meeting this afternoon to discuss the ongoing matters further. Election Commission of India to Announce Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly Elections Schedule Today.
Election Commission Responds to AITC Complaints on West Bengal By-Polls
ECI noted that prompt action has been taken on both the AITC representations. On the directions of the Commission, the CEO of West Bengal convened a meeting of the State Level Force Deployment Committee within 20 hrs of receipt of AITC representation on November 10. Subsequently,…
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2024
The Commission issued a notice to Sukanta Majumdar, BJP state president seeking his response by 8 pm this evening for alleged remarks on national emblem and West Bengal police. The Election Commission invites the AITC delegation for a meeting this afternoon.
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2024
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