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Panchayat elections were held in the Indian state of West Bengal in May 2018. The polls were hit with widespread violence throughout the state. [1] [2] [3] The ruling All India Trinamool Congress won 1/3rd of the total electoral seats uncontested, although there were widespread instances of TMC cadres using violence to prevent candidates of the Opposition from filing their nominations.
West Bengal State Election Commission was formed after amendment of Constitution with 73rd and 74th declaration [14] with the objective of supervision and guiding preparation of electoral rolls for local governing body and to conduct elections in municipalities and panchayats . State Election Commissions were formed as per Article 243K of the ...
Members of the State Legislative Assembly, the only house of State Legislature in 22 states and 3 union territories of India and the lower house of 6 states, are elected by being voted upon by all adult citizens of India enlisted in the voter list of their respective state/union territory, from a set of candidates who stand in their respective constituencies.
On the back of the card, the voter's home address is printed, along with an image of their Electoral Registration Officer's signature. The back also mentions the voter's electoral district and their assembly constituency. The newer series also contains a 'part number', which lets voters and election officials locate voters on their electoral ...
2018 West Bengal local elections; 2021 Kolkata Municipal Corporation election; 2022 Asansol Municipal Corporation election; 2022 Chandernagore Municipal Corporation election; 2022 Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad election; 2022 Siliguri Municipal Corporation election; 2022 West Bengal local elections; 2023 West Bengal local elections
State Election Commission consists of Chief Electoral Officer [2] and as many members and staff specified as are required by the Acts of respective State Governments. State Election Commissioners are independent persons not holding position or office in any Central or State Government organisations.
2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election: Beleghata; Party Candidate Votes % ±% AITC: Paresh Paul: 1,03,182 65.10 +12.28 BJP: Adv. Kashinath Biswas 36,042
The Election Commission of India has granted permission for individuals aged 80 and above and those with physical challenges to cast their votes from their homes. [46] The Election Commission of India did not have data with regards to disabilities of voters as ascertained by a RTI application filed in 2014. [47]