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Bengal vs. EC: State Seeks Changes in Central Force Deployment Plan
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26-02-2026, 21:02
Bengal vs. EC: State Seeks Changes in Central Force Deployment Plan
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West Bengal government disagrees with the Election Commission's central force deployment plan for upcoming elections.
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State wants changes in force allocation for certain districts, citing over-deployment in some and under-deployment in others.
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Issues raised for districts like Cooch Behar and Jhargram, with the state informing the Chief Electoral Officer's office.
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EC's plan involves 240 companies of CAPF in the first phase across 35 police districts and commissionerates.
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Purba Medinipur receives highest deployment with 14 companies; Malda and Kolkata get 12 each.
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