The Economic Times

No eligible voter's name to be removed; West Bengal polls to be free, peaceful: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said the Election Commission will ensure free, fair and peaceful elections in West Bengal and that no eligible voter will be removed from the electoral rolls. He said the state has about 80,000 polling stations, including around 61,000 in rural areas, and the EC will implement 100% webcasting at all booths to ensure transparency during voting.