1971 Bengal elections: When the Army marched into Kolkata

In the turbulent backdrop of 1971, West Bengal witnessed army divisions being deployed to curb poll-related violence. Fast forward to the 2026 elections, and the lessons of history resonate as a formidable contingent of central police personnel is mobilized across the state, striving to maintain peace and order during the voting process under stringent security measures.

1971 Bengal elections: When the Army marched into Kolkata
In the turbulent backdrop of 1971, West Bengal witnessed army divisions being deployed to curb poll-related violence. Fast forward to the 2026 elections, and the lessons of history resonate as a formidable contingent of central police personnel is mobilized across the state, striving to maintain peace and order during the voting process under stringent security measures.