{"id":213450,"date":"2026-04-03T11:18:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T05:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=213450"},"modified":"2026-04-03T11:18:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T05:48:56","slug":"election-commission-cracks-the-whip-no-rallies-or-gatherings-without-permission-in-bengal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/election-commission-cracks-the-whip-no-rallies-or-gatherings-without-permission-in-bengal\/","title":{"rendered":"Election Commission Cracks the Whip, No Rallies or Gatherings Without Permission in Bengal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With the 2026 West Bengal Elections approaching, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has implemented stringent measures to curb rising political unrest. In a landmark directive, the Commission has banned all public gatherings, meetings, and rallies without prior authorization. Any violation of this rule will lead to immediate arrest. 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