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Why the Trinamool is gunning for BJP over early deployment of central forces
Why the Trinamool is gunning for BJP over early deployment of central forces
Rarely have paramilitary forces been deployed in states even before election dates are announced. However, this is not the case with West Bengal this time. The Trinamool, expectedly, is crying foul, calling the Centre’s move unconstitutional.
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UPDATED: February 23, 2021 23:58 IST
The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool opposed the Centre s early deployment of paramilitary forces before elections (File Photo)
Rarely have paramilitary forces been deployed in states even before election dates are announced. However, this is not the case with West Bengal this time. Even though elections are likely to be held in April-May, the Election Commission is yet to announce the dates for Bengal. Despite this, paramilitary forces have already landed in the state and are conducting flag marches in Kolkata and in sensitive pockets in