West Bengal likely to get 2,400 CAPF companies in phased deployment
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Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced an unprecedented deployment of 2,400 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) companies in West Bengal for the upcoming Assembly election.
Background
The ECI is deploying 2,400 CAPF companies in West Bengal, including 1,920 additional companies to be deployed in five phases starting March 31st. The deployment includes personnel from the CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB, and CISF.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal CAPF companies to be deployed in West Bengal: 2,400
- FactNumber of additional companies to be deployed in five phases: 1,920
- FactDeployment phases scheduled to begin on: March 31st
- BodyCAPF forces included in deployment: CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB, and CISF
- BodyBody overseeing deployment: Joint committee set up by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of deploying Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process in regions with high security sensitivities.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical coordination: Managing phased deployment of multiple central forces across diverse geographical terrains
- Institutional oversight: Balancing the role of the Election Commission with state police administration in maintaining public order
Keywords: Electoral integrity · Internal security · Public order · Logistical deployment · Constitutional mandate
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