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EC plans 10% rise in polling stations for Assam, Bengal

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February 23, 2026

EC WILL SET UP POLLING STATIONS IN 78 HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES IN BENGAL FOR THE UPCOMING POLLS

- Harsh Yadav

The Election Commission of India (ECI) plans to increase the number of polling stations by around 10% for the upcoming assembly polls in West Bengal and Assam, a move aimed at easing congestion and improving voter convenience, officials said on Sunday.

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