Administration issues strict directives, says no unrest to be tolerated during Bengal polls

KOLKATA: (Mar 24) The state administration on Tuesday issued strict directives to all government departments, employees and officials in West Bengal, making it clear that "no unrest will be tolerated" during the upcoming Assembly elections.

The instructions were issued as part of the state and the Election Commission of India's coordinated efforts to ensure a free and peaceful electoral process.

The communication emphasised a zero-tolerance approach towards any disruption, and directed officials to strictly adhere to a six-point guideline aimed at maintaining law and order during the polls.