<span style="color: #222222;">The opposition parties of West Bengal have asked the Election Commission to deploy central forces well in advance in the State to impart confidence among voters and to correct the erroneous voter list. Representatives of ten recognized political parties met the full bench of the ECI who are on a visit to the State.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">After the meeting, the President of the State unit of BJP, Dilip Ghosh told reporters that, they have asked the commission to take necessary steps to make the poll process free, fair and peaceful. He alleged that names of at least 5 lakh Rohingyas are included in the voter list, which needs to be dropped.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The left and the Congress leaders also expressed their concern regarding the voter list and asked the Chief Election Commissioner to instruct the officials to rectify it.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">On the other hand, the ruling TMC delegation complained to the commission regarding influencing voters. Secretary General of the party Partho Chattopadhyay alleged that the BSF has been threatening people in the border area to vote for a particular political party.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, the ECI is said to have expressed dissatisfaction regarding the law and order situation in the State. Sources said, in the meeting with the ADG law and order this morning, the CEC has clearly instructed to take all necessary measures to ensure free, fair and peaceful election in Bengal.</span><br />'' &nbsp;
News On AIR | January 21, 2021 9:54 PM
Opposition parties of WB ask EC to deploy central forces well in advance to impart confidence among voters