Archive · 14 Jun 2025
BJP Seeks CAPF for Kaliganj By-poll, Citing Police Bias
The BJP is worried about the upcoming election in Kaliganj.
They don't want the local police to be in charge because they think the police might not be fair.
So, the BJP wants special police from the central government to be in charge instead.
A BJP leader made a harsh comment about the state police.
The Election Commission hasn't said what it will do yet.
BJP demands deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for the Kaliganj bypoll.
BJP alleges the West Bengal state police is politically biased and may intimidate voters.
BJP leaders submitted a memorandum to the election commission to exclude state police.
West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar made disparaging remarks about the state police.
The Election Commission has not yet responded to the BJP's demands.
- Who
- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the West Bengal state police.
- What
- BJP demands Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for the Kaliganj bypoll.
- When
- The demand is made before the Kaliganj bypoll scheduled for June 19.
- Where
- Kaliganj Assembly constituency, West Bengal.
- Why
- To ensure a free and fair election, as BJP suspects political bias by state police.
BJP
State Police (Implied)
Police Neutrality
BJP
State police are biased, and potentially will intimidate voters.
State Police (Implied)
No opposing view mentioned in article.
- Event
- Kaliganj Assembly bypoll
- Date of By-poll
- June 19
- Demanding Party
- BJP
- Desired Security Force
- Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
- Reason for Demand
- Political bias and voter intimidation
