With the West Bengal Assembly elections set for April 2024, the Election Commission of India has issued a strong warning to the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) to ensure that the electoral process is free from violence, intimidation, and illegal practices such as booth capturing and jamming. The Commission's message, conveyed through social media, emphasized a commitment to a peaceful election environment. Political reactions have been swift, with TMC leaders like Mahua Moitra equating the warning to an ultimatum and questioning the impartiality of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. The TMC has raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging that the removal of voters favors the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The EC has also transferred 483 officials to ensure a fair election process, a move the TMC has criticized as a power grab. Historically, West Bengal has experienced significant election-related violence, with the 2021 Assembly elections recording over 1,300 incidents. Voting will occur in two phases, and results will be announced on May 4.