April 17, 2011 8:15 PM

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WB: All arrangements in place for first phase of assembly polls

In West Bengal stage is set for tomorrows first phase of Assembly Elections in the state. Preparations for holding the election have been complicated. The first phase of Assembly Election will take place in 54 seats covering six North Bengal districts. Most of poll personnel have already reached to their destinations. The State Chief Electoral Officer Mr. Sunil Gupta told newsman in Kolkata this afternoon that all the polling booths in North Bengal will be manned by the central force. All necessary steps have been taken to ensure free and fair voting. Our Kolkata correspondent reports that over 97 lakh 46 thousands voters will decided the fate of 364 candidates. Altogether 12 thousands 131 polling booths have been set up. Inter-state and International boarders along North Bengal have been sealed to prevent entry of unwanted persons. 28 general observers, 9 expenditure observers and 3 police observers as continuously monitoring the situation.

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