New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- With the West Bengal Assembly elections slated for 2026, the Election Commission on Wednesday turned up the heat on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) by directing it to immediately release the money belonging to block level officers.
"State Govt of WB should immediately release the enhanced honorarium as approved by ECI to each BLOs," sources from ECI stated.
The revised remuneration of the BLOs was doubled from Rs 6,000 to Rs 12,000.
At the same time, the TMC delegation was informed that the "ECI has decided to significantly expand voter access by setting up polling stations in high-rise buildings, gated communities, and slum areas", a step aimed at removing logistical barriers and boosting voter turnout.
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