CPI(M) Delegation Seeks Candidate Security, Fair Polls in Khowai Municipal Election

A CPI(M) delegation on Friday met Returning Officer and Khowai Sub-Divisional Magistrate Rimita Saha, raising a series of demands, including adequate security for candidates and measures to ensure free, fair and peaceful conduct of the forthcoming Khowai Municipal Council election.

The delegation comprised MLA Nirmal Biswas, CPI(M) State Committee member Palash Bhowmik, party leaders Manoj Das and Kanan Datta, along with other party functionaries.

During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the need to ensure the safety and security of all candidates, maintain a peaceful atmosphere throughout the electoral process and uphold transparency in the conduct of the election. The members also submitted several demands and drew the Returning Officer's attention to various issues concerning election management.

The CPI(M) leaders urged the administration to take necessary steps to prevent any untoward incidents during the election and ensure that all candidates get an equal opportunity to participate in the electoral process.