“Standard Operating Procedure of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is being followed strictly for the entire Fourth phase with priority to the left-wing extremist (LWE) areas,” the CEO said.
Arrangements have been made for webcasting and live monitoring of sensitive areas where tight security has been provided by central forces.
The number of security personnel deployed for the polls this time is more than double as in the 2011 Assembly election in the state, the CEO said.
Nearly 62% polling recorded till in WB 1 PM
Kolkata: Nearly 62 per cent votes were cast till 1 PM in West Bengal, where polling is underway in six Lok Sabha constituencies in the fourth of the five-phase election in the state to decide
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