ECI to deploy central forces in West Bengal from March 1
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims·
Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) decided to deploy 480 companies of central armed police forces (CAPF) in West Bengal starting March 1, 2026, as a confidence-building measure for the upcoming Assembly elections.
Background
The ECI deployment is scheduled in two phases: Phase 1 on March 1 and Phase 2 on March 10. The deployment follows the completion of the special intensive revision (SIR) on February 28.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyECI: The body responsible for deploying central forces for election security.
- Fact480 companies of central armed police forces (CAPF) are slated for deployment.
- FactSpecial intensive revision (SIR) is scheduled for completion on February 28.
- PlaceWest Bengal: The state where the deployment is occurring.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in ensuring free and fair elections through the deployment of central forces in politically sensitive states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Balancing state autonomy over internal security with the ECI's mandate for impartial elections
- Security-Democracy nexus: Ensuring voter confidence while managing logistical challenges of large-scale CAPF deployment
Keywords: Free and fair elections · Constitutional mandate · Confidence-building measure · Internal security · Special intensive revision
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