Congress, BJP move Calcutta HC seeking deployment of Central forces in panchayat polls

Congress and BJP have sought the deployment of central forces and more time for filing nominations for the West Bengal panchayat elections. The parties moved the Calcutta High Court urging an extension of the six-day time limit for nominations and the deployment of central forces to maintain peace. The state election commission has scheduled the elections on July 8, with nominations starting from June 8 to June 15.

Congress, BJP move Calcutta HC seeking deployment of Central forces in panchayat polls
Congress and BJP have sought the deployment of central forces and more time for filing nominations for the West Bengal panchayat elections. The parties moved the Calcutta High Court urging an extension of the six-day time limit for nominations and the deployment of central forces to maintain peace. The state election commission has scheduled the elections on July 8, with nominations starting from June 8 to June 15.