West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence in the panchayat polls. He emphasized zero tolerance for such acts of violence and declared himself a governor committed to addressing election-related violence.
The statement from Bose follows a series of violent incidents leading up to the panchayat polls. In one instance, a Trinamool Congress leader lost their life in Purulia district, while in another incident, a BJP leader was assaulted in North Dinajpur district.
The escalating violence has prompted demands for the deployment of additional central forces in the state. While the Election Commission has already deployed central forces in some districts, Bose stressed the need for further deployment.
The upcoming panchayat polls may or may not witness a decrease in violence, but Bose’s statement sends a resolute message that the state government will not tolerate any form of violence.
Here are some additional details about the violence:
- At least 12 people have been killed in election-related violence in West Bengal since the start of the year.
- The violence has been concentrated in the districts of Purulia, North Dinajpur, and South Dinajpur.
- The Trinamool Congress and the BJP have been accused of being involved in the violence.
- The Election Commission has deployed central forces in some districts, but Bose has said that he wants to see more central forces deployed.
