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Home Ministry Deploys 480 Paramilitary Companies in West Bengal Ahead of Assembly Polls
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🗓 18 Aug 2026, 05:19 PM
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The Indian Home Ministry has announced the deployment of 480 paramilitary companies in West Bengal in preparation for the upcoming state assembly elections.
The Home Ministry has confirmed that 480 paramilitary companies will be deployed across West Bengal in the lead‑up to the state assembly elections scheduled for early next year.
The deployment will involve units from the Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force and other paramilitary agencies. Officials said the move is aimed at bolstering security and maintaining law and order during the election period.
West Bengal has seen heightened political activity and occasional unrest in recent years, prompting the central government to take preventive measures. The deployment is expected to provide additional manpower for crowd control, polling station security and rapid response to any incidents.
The announcement comes as the Election Commission finalises the timetable for the polls, which are expected to be held in phases over several weeks. The Home Ministry’s decision is part of a broader strategy to ensure a peaceful and orderly electoral process across the state.
The deployment will involve units from the Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force and other paramilitary agencies. Officials said the move is aimed at bolstering security and maintaining law and order during the election period.
West Bengal has seen heightened political activity and occasional unrest in recent years, prompting the central government to take preventive measures. The deployment is expected to provide additional manpower for crowd control, polling station security and rapid response to any incidents.
The announcement comes as the Election Commission finalises the timetable for the polls, which are expected to be held in phases over several weeks. The Home Ministry’s decision is part of a broader strategy to ensure a peaceful and orderly electoral process across the state.