west bengal election: West Bengal election; The all-party meeting convened by the commission was unsuccessful, reducing the campaign period

Kolkata: While West Bengal elections are taking place in West Bengal, on the other hand, the prevalence of Corona is increasing. Against this backdrop, the Election Commission had convened a meeting of all political parties in Kolkata today. During the meeting, Chief Electoral Officer of the state Arij Aftab sought suggestions from political parties. Partha Chatterjee of the Trinamool Congress demanded that the remaining three phases be held at the same time after the five-phase polls were held on Saturday. But this demand was not given much importance. The BJP opposed holding the remaining phases at the same time.

The 39 per cent candidates should get the same rights as 61 per cent candidates have got so far in the elections. Everyone should have equal opportunity. The BJP has said that panchayat committee and municipal elections have been held in many states recently.

The commission should take a decision considering the overall condition of the corona in the state. Elections are needed to strengthen democracy. The Election Commission should tell the political parties what to do. We follow the rules, said BJP leader Swapan Dasgupta. The party wants the rest of the elections to be held simultaneously, said Derek O’Brien of the Trinamool Congress.

According to sources, the BJP is opposed to holding the rest of the phases in West Bengal at the same time. The BJP thinks that it will be a loss. The Congress and the Left Front were different. The instructions for corona infection are not followed. But we have taken full care of this during the election campaign. No one has complained against us, said Robin Dev and Vikas Ranjan Bhattacharya.

Reduction in time for campaigning

Political parties will no longer be able to campaign beyond 7 pm. No more preaching from 7 pm to 10 am. Also, the Election Commission has clarified that campaigning cannot be done after 72 hours before polling. Earlier, the campaign was ending 48 hours before the polls. Now, political parties will have to end their campaign 72 hours before the polls.

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Campaign organizers will be responsible for providing masks and sanitizers. This will be included in the election expenses fixed by the Commission. Leaders need to wear masks. The rules on sanitizers and social discrimination need to be followed, the commission said.

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