West Bengal Panchayat Election : Election updates  & Riots News

112 killed in poll-related violence, fate of over 2 lakh candidates locked

West Bengal panchayat polls highlights: Violence rocked Bengal’s rural polls as voting ended on Saturday leaving 12 people dead, ballot boxes vandalized and bombs thrown at rivals in a number of villages. The 12 deceased include eight from the ruling TMC and one worker each of the BJP, CPI(M) and Congress who died since midnight in the crucial three-tier panchayat polls, according to officials. Polling began at 7 AM in 73,887 seats with 5.67 crore people deciding the fate of around 2.06 lakh candidates. Till 5 pm, 66.28 per cent voter turnout was recorded.

Despite the assurances of the ruling party and the intervention of the Calcutta High Court to ensure free and fair elections, the panchayat election in West Bengal on July 8 turned out to be exactly what most people in the State expected: violent, lawless, and a mockery of democracy.

बंगाल चुनाव में भारी हिंसा, राज्य और केंद्र सरकार की दिखी नाकामी

गाल ने शनिवार को देश के सबसे राजनीतिक रूप से हिंसक राज्य के रूप में अपनी स्थिति दर्ज की। पंचायत चुनाव (West Bengal Panchayat Election) के दिन मतदान से पहले हुई हिंसा में 22 लोगों में 18 मौतें हुईं।

मृतकों में से सत्रह, जिनमें शनिवार को मारे गए सात लोग भी शामिल थे, तृणमूल कांग्रेस से थे।

पश्चिम बंगाल में हिंसा के बीच पंचायत चुनाव में 73 हजार से अधिक सीटों पर मतदान हुआ। मतदान को लेकर सुरक्षा के पुख्ता इंतजाम किए गए थे। कलकत्ता हाईकोर्ट के आदेश के बाद पंचायत चुनाव के दौरान राज्य में केंद्रीय बलों की तैनाती की गई है। केंद्रीय बलों के साथ 19 राज्यों की सशस्त्र पुलिस भी बंगाल में तैनात है, जिन्हें चुनाव के दौरान सुरक्षा का जिम्मा सौंपा गया है।

West Bengal Panchayat Election 2023 Live Updates: Violence rocks panchayat polls, 16 dead amidst allegations of strong-arm tactics

West Bengal Panchayat Polls 2023 Live: Violence rocked West Bengal's rural polls as voting ended on Saturday leaving 16 people dead, ballot boxes vandalised and bombs thrown at rivals in a number of villages.

Saturday's events were in keeping with the state's history of violent elections, including the 2003 panchayat polls which gained notoriety for its death toll of 76 during the course of the election process, with more than 40 killed on the day of the elections.

About West Bengal Panchayat Election 2023

The West Bengal Panchayat Election refers to the local government elections held in the state of West Bengal, India. Panchayats are rural local self-government institutions in India, and these elections play a crucial role in determining the local leadership and governance at the grassroots level.

The Panchayat elections in West Bengal are typically conducted to elect representatives for three levels of local governance: Gram Panchayat (village level), Panchayat Samiti (block level), and Zilla Parishad (district level). These elected representatives are responsible for making decisions and implementing policies related to local development, infrastructure, welfare programs, and other matters that directly impact the rural population .

The West Bengal Panchayat elections have been highly significant in the state's political landscape and often attract widespread attention and participation. They serve as a platform for various political parties to showcase their strength and influence at the grassroots level. These elections can be highly competitive and closely contested, with parties vying for control and representation in local governance bodies.

Please note that the specific details, outcomes, and developments of the West Bengal Panchayat Election can only be obtained by referring to news sources or official reports covering the event around the time it occurs.