For free and fair polls, the police will have to be politically neutral, Jagdeep Dhankhar said (File)
Kolkata:
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday urged people to take a pledge on Republic Day to ensure free and fair elections in the state.
Elections to the 294-member state assembly are due in April-May.
“Our State can flourish only when Democracy blossoms. For this free and fair elections @MamataOfficial administration @HomeBengal & police @WBPolice have to be politically neutral. Let’s pledge on this Republic Day to achieve in State free & fair elections, shun of violence,” Jagdeep Dhankhar tweeted.
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