West Bengal’s first phase of polling ended Thursday, with State Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal saying voters “stepped out to cast their votes without any fear.” Agarwal credited CAPF control of security at polling stations and claimed that webcasting was “100 per cent foolproof,” highlighting tighter monitoring as the campaign moved into the next phase.
The government informed Rajya Sabha that over 93,000 posts remain vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles. It said recruitment initiatives are underway to close the manpower gap. While resignations have risen since 2021, the government noted fewer suicides, fratricides, and voluntary retirements, pointing to changes in service outcomes.
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