EC bans entry of politicians for 72 hours in violence-hit district of Bengal

The Election Commission on Saturday, in an unprecedented order, barred the entry of leaders of all political parties in the geographical limits of Cooch Behar district for the next 72 hours citing ‘law and order’ concerns and also extended the ‘silence period’ for the next phase of polling in West Bengal, due on April 17, to 72 hours from 48 hours.