Election Commission announces tight security for Bengal polls
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 21:32 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Election Commission has announced tight security measures for 142 constituencies in West Bengal ahead of the second phase of state assembly elections on April 29. The ECI reviewed preparedness with poll officials and senior police officers.
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