Ahead of the Assembly polls due in April-May next year, Deputy Election Commissioner In-charge of West Bengal Sudeep Jain will be visiting the State on December 17 to review preparedness for the Assembly elections.
Sources said that Jain is scheduled for a two-day tour during which he might also visit North Bengal. He will be reviewing the preparedness for the ensuing polls amid the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Jain will also look into complaints of opposition parties, the sources added. On December 14, West Bengal State Election Commission will have an internal meeting with district magistrates.
With the introduction of new election procedures in Bihar Assembly elections amid the pandemic, it may be presumed that West Bengal election too will have a change in rules if the pandemic persists. Election to the 294-member state assembly is due in April-May next year.