BJP Demands 3-Phase West Bengal Polls, Cites Violence Concerns to EC

• A BJP delegation met the Election Commission in Kolkata, demanding West Bengal assembly elections be held in a maximum of three phases.
• The party urged the EC to ensure completely violence-free polls and submitted a 16-point memorandum outlining security concerns.
• BJP criticized the state police's role in deploying central forces, stating 'confidence-building efforts' are ineffective.
• Demanded action against state police and government officials who prevent voters; alleged route marches in peaceful areas.
• Requested redefining sensitive polling stations: booths with over 85% turnout or past violence should be automatically declared sensitive.