70,000 CAPF Personnel to Stay in West Bengal Post-Polling
West Bengal Assembly polls: 70,000 CAPF personnel to remain in State after polling
The Hindu
Image: The Hindu
Following the conclusion of the West Bengal Assembly elections, 70,000 personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will remain deployed in the state for security purposes. This decision comes as part of the Election Commission of India's efforts to ensure the safety of electronic voting machines and maintain order.
- 0170,000 CAPF personnel will remain in West Bengal after polling.
- 02Deployment is aimed at securing electronic voting machine strong rooms.
- 03The decision follows the completion of the second phase of polling.
- 04The personnel will stay until further orders from the Election Commission.
- 05200 companies are specifically tasked with securing strong rooms.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Election Commission of India has announced that 70,000 personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will continue their deployment in West Bengal following the completion of the second and final phase of polling on April 29, 2026. Out of the total 700 companies, 200 companies (or 20,000 personnel) have been specifically assigned to secure the strong rooms where electronic voting machines are stored. This measure is part of the Commission's strategy to ensure the safety and integrity of the electoral process, maintaining order until further instructions are issued.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The continued presence of CAPF personnel aims to instill confidence in the electoral process and ensure the safety of voting equipment, which is crucial for maintaining public trust in the democratic process.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you feel secure about the electoral process in West Bengal?
Connecting to poll...
More about Election Commission of India

Randomisation of Counting Personnel Completed in Villupuram for Tamil Nadu Elections
The Hindu โข Apr 29, 2026

West Bengal Achieves Record Voter Turnout of Over 92% in Recent Elections
Hindustan Times โข Apr 29, 2026

Allegations of EVM Tampering in Bengal's Falta Prompt Potential Repolling
Hindustan Times โข Apr 29, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.



