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Election Commission Questions West Bengal Officials Over Delayed High-Rise Polling Booth Proposals
Dec 11, 2025 10:03 am CST
The Election Commission of India has expressed serious concern over West Bengal electoral officials' failure to submit proposals for polling booths in high-rise buildings ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee opposes the initiative, arguing that polling stations in private complexes compromise electoral fairness and neutrality. District Election Officers face potential consequences for failing to fulfill statutory duties under the Representation of People's Act.
West Bengal Voter Mapping Progress Falls Short: Only 7 of 24 Districts Complete Task Ahead of Assembly Elections
Oct 15, 2025 04:40 pm CST
West Bengal's voter mapping process shows limited progress with only seven districts completing the task despite approaching deadlines. The Election Commission has appointed additional officers to expedite the verification of voter entries to their geographical locations ahead of next year's assembly elections, with challenges arising from urbanization, population shifts, and historical registration issues across districts.