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WB polls: All-party meeting by EC underway

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WB polls: All-party meeting by EC underway

WB polls: All-party meeting by EC underway

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has called an all-party meeting to ensure implementation of COVID-19 norms during election rallies.

Meeting will be presided by Aariz Aftab, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal at Kolkata Circuit House on April 16.Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation also reached to attend the meeting.

The discussion is underway.


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