What are the major political and developmental announcements in West Bengal?
Developmental & Infrastructure Announcements
Regional Infrastructure & Tourism: Plans have been outlined for the overall development of the Sunderbans, creating a separate district for Kakdwip, and developing Gangasagar into an international-standard pilgrimage site.
State Police Recruitment Drive: The state government has initiated steps to fill over 60,000 vacant posts in the West Bengal Police.
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Kolkata Police: 4,000 constables are set to be recruited by December.
State Police: A notification for 9,000 vacant posts in West Bengal Police will be published in the last week of November.
Public Service Commission (PSC): An additional 650 police personnel will be recruited through the PSC.
Social Welfare & Child Rights: The state is launching a 100-day special awareness campaign against child marriage running from late October through December in collaboration with UNICEF.
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Political & Electoral Updates
Kolkata Municipal Elections: Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar announced that the BJP will contest all 209 seats in Kolkata for the upcoming municipal elections. The party set a deadline of October 26, 5:00 PM for candidate applications.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Symbol Dispute: The Election Commission of India has summoned both camps involved in the dispute over TMC ownership and party symbol rights to New Delhi on October 30 for a hearing. Both factions have been directed to submit their affidavits and documents by October 26.
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