Chief Election Commissioner Visits West Bengal for Election Assessment

6 UPDATES · 7 DAYS · 9 MAR 2026 — 15 MAR 2026

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Latest · 15 Mar 2026

The Election Commission of India announced a two-phase election for the West Bengal Assembly, marking a departure from the previous eight-phase model.

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This event covers the BJP's meeting with the Election Commission of India to discuss concerns and demands regarding the upcoming West Bengal Assembly election, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific meeting. It excludes other actions or meetings by the BJP, the Election Commission, or related parties unless they are direct developments or responses to this particular meeting on March 9, 2026.

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9Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

West Bengal Assembly election: BJP urges Election Commission to hold polls in not more than 3 phases

10Mar

The Hindu

The Chief Election Commissioner is visiting West Bengal to assess election preparedness and address controversies surrounding electoral roll deletions.

15Mar

The Hindu

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The Election Commission of India will announce Assembly election dates for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry on March 15th, 2026.

The Hindu

The Congress criticized the Election Commission of India's Model Code of Conduct, alleging it is being used by the ruling party for political manipulation.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The Election Commission of India announced a two-phase election for the West Bengal Assembly, marking a departure from the previous eight-phase model.

Story concluded