ECI bans motorcycles in West Bengal between 6pm and 6am ahead of assembly polls
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Summary
This is the first time in West Bengal that ECI has issued such restrictions on motorcycle movement ahead of assembly polls.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
UAPA cases: 5,000+ pending
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
Description Wednesday, 22 April 2026 via republic_world
Political tensions heightened in West Bengal after a BJP protest outside Ekbalpore Police Station in Kolkata turned violent. BJP candidate Rakesh Singh led the demonstration, accusing the administration of bias. A lathi charge by police to disperse the crowd resulted in at least one severe injury.