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West Bengal CEO warns of vigilance as 500 central forces stay after election results
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
More than 500 central force companies will not leave
West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal urged citizens to keep peace after election results, stressing that polling remained largely high and largely violence-free. He said over 500 companies of central forces will stay in the state post-election, supported by strict vigil and control rooms, to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain order during the transition period.
- CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal appealed for calm after results
- High polling and violence-free election claims were highlighted
- Over 500 companies of central forces will remain post-election
- Control rooms and tight monitoring were announced
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