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Election Commission Issues New Directives for Bengal Polling
The Election Commission has issued new directives for Bengal ahead of polling, including a ban on outsiders staying in hotels. Additional measures include a ban on bikes and a tourist embargo at coastal spots to ensure fair elections.
22 Apr, 00:12 — 22 Apr, 06:08
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hindustan-timesMostly Factual9h ago
Bike ban, tourist embargo at coastal spots in new Election Commission directives
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has banned the use of motorcycles in West Bengal between 6pm and 6am two days before every phase of polling, and ordered the evacuation of tourists and outsiders from the seaside resorts of Digha, Mandarmani, Tajpur, Udaipur and Shankarpur.
Read full article →ndtvMostly Factual3h ago
Poll Body's New Order For Bengal Bans Outsiders From Hotels Ahead Of Polling
The restriction has come into force from 6 pm on Tuesday and will remain in place until the conclusion of polling on Wednesday.
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First report: hindustan-times · 22 Apr, 00:12|Full coverage: 2 · 6h|Window: 6h
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