The Calcutta High Court has temporarily stayed a directive issued by the Election Commission’s Police Observer that instructed authorities to brand certain citizens in West Bengal as “trouble-makers.” The court said the blanket approach was an error. Still, it clarified that officials can continue to detain people based on existing laws, leaving enforcement largely intact.
West Bengal’s Assembly election saw a historic voter turnout of 92.72%, the highest in 15 years. While sporadic unrest including stone-throwing was reported, polling continued with resilience. The Election Commission of India ramped up security across key constituencies, where high-profile contests drew intense attention from voters statewide.
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