Bengal Polls Likely in Two Phases: EC Official Reveals Strategy to Curb Violence

• West Bengal assembly elections for 294 seats are likely to be held in two phases, an EC official stated on March 12.
• The final decision will be made after another round of meetings at the Election Commission's New Delhi office.
• Most political parties, excluding the ruling TMC, and security forces suggested a two-phase election.
• Conducting polls in two phases aims to check violence by limiting miscreants' movement between locations.
• Law and order in West Bengal remains a major concern for the EC, with the state government assuring tight vigilance.