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West Bengal Assembly elections: Mamata Banerjee questions heavy central force deployment
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the deployment of CRPF armored vehicles during the Assembly polls, alleging that the BJP-led Centre engaged all wings of the government to aid its cause. She emphasized that elections should be a festival of democracy, not a time for killing, and urged supporters to file FIRs if they face atrocities.
Why It Matters
The remarks highlight tensions between the state government and the central authorities over security arrangements in the Bengal elections, with potential implications for perceived impartiality and democratic processes.
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Mamata Banerjee criticizes CRPF armored vehicle deployment in West Bengal Assembly polls
April 22, 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed surprise over the deployment of CRPF armored vehicles for maintaining law and order during the Assembly polls, alleging that the BJP-led Centre has engaged all wings of the government to work in its favour. She said elections are a festival of democracy, not for killing anyone, and urged supporters to lodge FIRs if they face atrocities.