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Election Commission seeks state consent for Nov 28 Municipal Polls and Dec 2 Counting
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News18•07-10-2026, 19:24
Election Commission seeks state consent for Nov 28 Municipal Polls and Dec 2 Counting
- •The State Election Commission has proposed holding municipal elections on November 28 and counting on December 2.
- •The State Election Commissioner held crucial meetings with the Chief Secretary and Home Secretary to seek the state's consent.
- •Preparations are underway for elections in municipalities including Kolkata, Howrah, Bally, Dhupguri, Kalimpong, and Kurseong.
- •The commission reviewed security reports from top police officials and emphasized identifying sensitive zones to ensure violence-free polls.
- •A formal notification for the municipal elections will be issued as soon as the final approval from the state is received.
Key Questions Answered
The State Election Commission has proposed holding the municipal elections on November 28 and conducting the vote counting on December 2.
Preparations are underway for municipal elections in several areas, including Kolkata, Howrah, Bally, Dhupguri, Kalimpong, and Kurseong.
The Election Commission reviewed security preparations with top state officials, requested a detailed security blueprint from the DGP and DG Law and Order, and instructed District Magistrates to quickly compile a list of sensitive zones based on past unrest.
