Amid instances of election-related violence reported in West Bengal, Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday launched a helpline number and an e-mail to address the issues.
People can lodge their complaint directly via e-mail janmanch dot rajbhavankolkata at gmail dot com or call 033-22001641.
A rapid response team has been formed to assist people stuck in violence-hit areas. From vote counting day, Tuesday, accommodation in Raj Bhavan and transport will also be provided for the people in distress.
The Governor also appealed to everyone to exercise restraint and report to Raj Bhavan in case of breach of the peace by miscreants.
He also urged people to accept the results of the Lok Sabha polls. He emphasised the importance of respecting the election outcome.
In a video, the Governor announced that the ‘Peace Room’ at Raj Bhavan will be open 24×7 to receive complaints regarding violence.
“The nation and Bengal are eagerly awaiting tomorrow’s vote count. We must respect the mandate of the people of India and Bengal, regardless of the result,” Bose said.
The Governor warned against miscreants who might try to exploit the situation to create chaos and assured that Raj Bhavan was prepared to intervene to prevent violence.
The counting of votes for West Bengal’s 42 Lok Sabha seats will be held on Tuesday with 25,000 polling staff deployed across 55 counting centres.
(With PTI inputs)
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