Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy today expressed hope that the people of West Bengal will be able to cast their vote peacefully during tomorrow's panchayat polls.
Roy, a former president of the BJP's West Bengal unit and a former member of the BJP's national executive, on the sidelines of an event here, told reporters that people should be allowed to cast vote without difficulty and in conformity.
On May 10, the Supreme Court directed the State Election Commission (SEC) to ensure "free and fair" panchayat elections on May 14 in the state.
The apex court ordered the SEC to ensure that the polls are conducted in "absolute fairness," keeping in view of the concept of "purity of an election in a democracy".
Asked about his views on the polls, Roy said: "I wish the panchayat polls is conducted on Monday as per the directions of Supreme Court and go by the pre-scheduled fixtures."
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