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Sarvana Vivek M will be responsible for overseeing all police-related arrangements throughout the two-phase election process.

EC appoints Odisha-cadre IPS officer Sarvana Vivek M as police observer for West Bengal polls

April 13, 2026Fact Now

The Election Commission has appointed Sarvana Vivek M, a 2015-batch IPS officer from the Odisha cadre, as the Police Observer for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections. According to a notification issued this Sunday, Vivek will be responsible...

The posters, prominently featuring the ruling BJP’s "lotus" symbol, call upon devotees of Lord Jagannath to back the party in the upcoming West Bengal elections, scheduled to take place in two phases on April 23 and 29.

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Controversy erupts over West Bengal election posters in Odisha’s Puri

April 11, 2026Fact Now

Campaign posters written in Bengali and directed at West Bengal voters have surfaced throughout the coastal pilgrimage town of Puri, triggering a wave of criticism regarding the alleged politicisation of the sacred site. The posters, prominently featuring the ruling BJP’s...