EC approves transfer of returning officers for West Bengal polls
Kolkata (PTI): The Election Commission approved the transfer and posting of returning officers for the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls, including for Bhabanipur, the constituency represented by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, an official said.
In a letter to the chief electoral officer, the commission on Monday agreed to the state’s proposal for the reshuffle, according to an enclosed list, he said.
"The reshuffle covers several constituencies, including the high-profile Bhabanipur seat, represented by the chief minister," the official said.
The poll panel has directed the officers to report to their respective constituencies by 5 pm on March 24, he said.
The move is aimed at ensuring their participation in a training programme scheduled for 11 am on March 25 ahead of the election process.
The order, issued by Election Commission Secretary Sujeet Kumar Mishra, is part of preparatory measures for the smooth conduct of the polls.
Elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be held on April 23 and 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.
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Samson's unbeaten 87 powers CSK to eight-wicket win over DC
New Delhi (PTI): Sanju Samson bossed the chase with authority, anchoring a modest 156-run target with a fluent 87 not out as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in the IPL here on Tuesday.
Samson's knock came off just 52 balls with seven fours and six sixes, batting through the innings as CSK completed the chase in just 17.3 overs giving a huge boost to their net run-rate.
Electing to bat on a tricky surface, Delhi Capitals were restricted to 155/7.
West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein set the tone with the new ball, returning tidy figures of 1/19, including 14 dot balls.
Reduced to 69/5 in 11 overs, Delhi found some late impetus through Tristan Stubbs (38; 31 balls) and Sameer Rizvi (40 not out; 24 balls), who stitched together a crucial 65-run (off 47 balls) stand to give the innings a respectable total.
Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals: 155 for 7 in 20 overs (Tristan Stubbs 38, Sameer Rizvi 40 not out; Noor Ahmed 2/22)
Chennai Super Kings 159 for two in 17.3 overs (Sanju Samson 87 not out, Kartik Sharma 41 not out). CSK win by eight wickets.
