: West Bengal: Prohibitory orders imposed in Nandigram a day ahead of polls #IndiaNEWS The Election Commission imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in Nandigram

West Bengal: Prohibitory orders imposed in Nandigram a day ahead of polls #IndiaNEWS
The Election Commission imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in Nandigram Assembly seat in West Bengal’s East Medinipur district on Wednesday, a day ahead of the second phase of the polls in the state, reported PTI.West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is pitted against Suvendu Adhikari, her former aide who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in December, for the high-stakes Nandigram seat. “Nandigram is a sensitive constituency with high-profile candidates like Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari,??? an Election Commission official told PTI. “We want to ensure that the law and order situation is not compromised and people can vote freely without fear.???The prohibitory orders will last till Friday night, the official said. “A person who is not a voter of Nandigram will not be allowed to enter the area till polling is over,??? he said, adding that the order prohibits the assembly of five or more persons, besides other restrictions. Nandigram has 355 polling booths.The constituency wore a deserted look on Wednesday as only a few shops were open. Transport services such as autos and e-rickshaws were also mostly unavailable.Meanwhile, prohibitory orders would also be imposed in Haldia constituency till Friday, the sub-divisional magistrate said, reported ANI. Haldia also goes to...Read more

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