Election Commission to Assess West Bengal Poll Preparedness with New Security Measures

The Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, is set to visit West Bengal on March 8 to assess poll preparedness ahead of the Assembly elections likely scheduled for April. The commission will meet state officials, law enforcement, and political parties to review logistics, security, and administrative arrangements. New measures include monitoring central forces with body cameras and GPS trackers to ensure proper deployment and adherence to guidelines, addressing concerns raised by opposition parties about past elections.