Oppn fears massive rigging,urges EC to take over law and order

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : Mar 25 2014 | 9:57 PM IST
Apprehensive of largescale rigging in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, major opposition parties in the state today urged the Election Commission to ensure that the election was held under strict vigil of the central forces.
"Each and every booth should have armed guards to ensure there is no intimidation and free, fair and peaceful polling is held," opposition parties CPI(M), Congress and BJP urged the EC during their interaction with Deputy Election Commissioner Vinod Zutshi.
All three opposition parties were apprehending that there would be massive rigging in the elections this time and sought EC's decision to conduct the entire polling under close vigil of the central forces.
During a one to one interaction with nine registered national and state political parties here, CPI(M) leader Rabin Deb even questioned the impartiality of the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sunil Gupta, while urging the EC to strengthen the poll panel to ensure justice for all.
Demanding central forces in all booths, Deb urged the Commission to hold guilty officials accountable, encourage those who are impartial and ensure smooth campaigning for all parties, helping people to cast their votes without fear.
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First Published: Mar 25 2014 | 9:57 PM IST

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