Kolkata, March 16 -- Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday said that his priorities are to combat violence and corruption during polling.

Elections in West Bengal will be conducted in seven phases on 42 seats according to the poll schedule announced today by the Election Comission of India for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The elections will be held from April 19 to June 1 with counting of votes to be held on June 4.

Speaking to reporters here before the dates of the election were announced, the Governor said that he intends to be in the field from day one during the elections.

"My two priorities will be to see that violence is ended, corruption is ended during elections, that I will do to the best of my ability. I will be on the road b...