New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) addressed a letter to the West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar, almost three days after tensions escalated outside the EC office in Kolkata. In a letter dated 28 November, it directed West Bengal's top law enforcement officials to ensure safety and security of Booth Level Officers (BLOs), the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and other poll officials involved in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise across the state.

Urging concerned authorities to make robust security measures to prevent any intimidation of election personnel, the letter said, "The Commission is concerned about the safety and security of the Booth Level Officers and other field...