CEC Gyanesh Kumar arrives in Kolkata for full-bench meeting of poll panel

Sun, 08 March 2026

21:33

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday evening arrived in Kolkata on a three-day visit for the EC's full bench meeting to review the preparations for the West Bengal assembly elections.

The commission will hold a series of meetings with key stakeholders involved in the electoral process, including administrative and law-enforcement officials, during the visit.

The members of the poll panel will remain in Kolkata till Tuesday. -- PTI

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