State Election Commission Moves Supreme Court Over Demand for Central Forces
West Bengal (June 19,2023) : The West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC) has moved the Supreme Court challenging the state government's decision to not deploy central forces for the upcoming panchayat elections. In its petition, the SEC has said that the state government's decision is "illegal and arbitrary" and that it will "jeopardize the free and fair conduct of the elections."
The SEC has also said that the state government has not provided any justification for its decision. The panchayat elections are scheduled to be held in three phases in May and June. The SEC has said that it needs central forces to ensure that the elections are conducted in a free and fair manner.
The state government has said that it will not deploy central forces for the panchayat elections as it believes that the state police force is capable of handling the elections The state government has also said that the deployment of central forces will create unnecessary tension and fear among the people.
The Supreme Court is likely to hear the SEC's petition in the coming days. The SEC's move to the Supreme Court is a significant development. It is the first time that the SEC has challenged the state government's decision on deployment of central forces for the panchayat elections.
The Supreme Court's decision on the matter will be closely watched by all stakeholders. The decision will have a bearing on the conduct of the panchayat elections and on the future of democracy in West Bengal.
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