BJP vs TMC
This time, a tough fight is expected mainly between the trinamool congress and the bharatiya janata party (BJP) in the panchayat elections. The Left Front and the congress are also trying to strengthen their hold in the panchayat elections. In the 2018 panchayat elections, the TMC won 90 per cent panchayat seats and gained control of all 22 district councils. However, there was widespread violence and rigging in these elections. The opposition had even then claimed that they were prevented from filing papers at many places.
Effect of panchayat elections on 2024 lok sabha elections
About 65 percent of the state's population is involved in the panchayat elections. It is an important opportunity for all parties to know the potential of their booth-level organization ahead of the 2024 lok sabha elections. A large number of the state's 42 parliamentary seats are present in rural areas. bjp mla and leader of Opposition in the assembly SuvenduAdhikarihas filed a petition in the high court regarding the violence in the panchayat elections. In which there has been a demand to implement strict security measures to prevent violence during elections. On which the high court is considering, this matter is listed for hearing on 10 July
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