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Voting in the West Bengal panchayat polls is under way as violence leading up to this moment has cast a shadow on the process. Even as people line up to exercise their franchise, there have been demands in some areas for central forces to be deployed. Track the latest news updates on West Bengal panchayat polls only with DH!
West Bengal panchayat election 2023 voting began amid tight security, but three more deaths occurred, taking the toll to 23 since the poll dates were announced. | Latest News India
It will ensure safety of elected members and people: HC
Earlier, a polling booth at Baravita Primary School in Sitai, Coochbehar has been allegedly vandalised and ballot papers set on fire.
In a statement, the TMC said 27 people were killed since the panchayat elections were announced on June 8 and 17 of them are from Trinamool, which is over 60 per cent of the total fatalities.