Officials said that the poll body has completed its review of election preparedness in these regions and is now ready to finalise the election timetable
The Election Commission of India is set to hold a press conference at 4 pm Sunday. File Pic
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely to announce the schedule for Assembly elections on Sunday for four states including Assam, West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu along with the Union Territory of Puducherry, the IANS reported.
The Election Commission of India is set to hold a press conference at 4 pm Sunday.
Officials said that the poll body has completed its review of election preparedness in these regions and is now ready to finalise the election timetable, the news agency reported.
In recent weeks, the Election Commission of India carried out detailed assessments of poll arrangements.
The Election Commission reviewed election preparedness in West Bengal on March 9, in Kerala on March 6, and in Tamil Nadu on February 26.
Preparations in Assam were examined earlier in February, with a particular focus on security arrangements and electoral roll verification.
Assembly terms near completion
The upcoming elections are scheduled as the terms of the current Assemblies are nearing completion.
- The Assembly in West Bengal will complete its term on 7 May.
- The Assembly in Tamil Nadu will conclude on 10 May.
- The Assembly in Assam will end on 20 May.
- The Assembly in Kerala will complete its tenure on 23 May.
Security and CAPF deployment
According to the IANS, the Commission has held discussions with political parties to ensure free and fair elections, voter safety and proper security arrangements.
For the upcoming polls in West Bengal, the Commission has introduced a new system for managing the movement of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).
Unlike previous elections, district administrations will no longer decide the movement of CAPF personnel during the polling period.
Instead, police observers appointed by the ECI will oversee the deployment and movement of the forces in each district, as per the IANS.
CAPF Presence in West Bengal
Sources in the office of the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal told the IANS that 480 companies of CAPF have already arrived in the state in two separate batches.
District-level teams will also be formed to assess security requirements in specific areas, ensuring that forces are deployed where they are most needed.
(with IANS inputs)
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