Gyanesh Kumar: ‘Will ensure polls free of fear, violence & intimidation ‘: CEC Gyanesh Kumar ahead of Bengal elections | India News
NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has asserted that the poll panel will “leave no stone unturned” to ensure free and fair elections in West Bengal, outlining a framework aimed at preventing malpractices and boosting voter confidence.In a message to election officials on Monday, Kumar said the Election Commission of India is committed to conducting elections “free of fear, violence, intimidation and intimidation”, emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach to any electoral malpractice.
He also stressed that no government official should influence the election process. “No employee of the state government, local bodies or autonomous bodies will be allowed to influence the election process in any way,” Kumar said.Urging voters to participate actively, he urged citizens to vote fearlessly. “Every voter in West Bengal should exercise his vote without fear,” he said.Calling for a greater democratic spirit, Kumar described the election as a celebration of democracy, commenting, “Chunav ka Parv, West Bengal ka garbha.”Elections to the 294-member West Bengal Assembly will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29, with counting scheduled on May 4.
