West Bengal Elections 2026: Election Commission Full Bench Arrives March 8; Poll Dates Soon?

• National Election Commission's full bench to arrive in West Bengal on March 8 for 2026 election preparations.
• The bench will be in Kolkata on March 9 and 10 to review SIR completion and pre-election readiness.
• Four officers will precede the full bench on March 8 to oversee initial preparations.
• The full bench will visit Kerala on March 6-7 before heading to Bengal.
• Speculation suggests election announcement possible by late second or early third week of March, after the visit.