Election officials replaced in Bengal after testing COVID-19 positive

Kolkata: Over ten election officials, including a few observers and one returning officer have been replaced in West Bengal after they tested positive for COVID-19, an official said.

“Yes, several officials have been replaced after they tested positive for COVID-19. We have replaced some observers who had tested positive for the disease before coming to West Bengal and also those who were diagnosed with the contagion after coming here. Naturally, they were replaced,” the official said. He also said that all COVID-19 safety protocols were strictly followed throughout the state.

Meanwhile, nominations of 205 candidates were found valid for the third phase of polling scheduled to be held in 31 assembly constituencies on April 6.