AGARTALA, March 10 (TIWN): The Congress-Left Front alliance for the coming West Bengal assembly polls is simply a mismatch of ideology; the tie-up is simply a mistake and devoid of any ideology. However, the outcome of the tie up will be seen in the results of the west Bengal assembly polls. It is to be mentioned here that the much talked CPI-M and congress alliance somewhat remains unsolved after CPI-M has push the ball in the court of congress. It is to be mentioned here that CPI-M has given an indirect signal to the Congress on the alliance issue throwing the ball in the court of congress. To fight against Mamata in west Bengal, the CPI (M), in an effort to form a secular and democratic alliance against the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP, made it clear that it would consider if an offer comes from the Congress which reveals that they will not approach to the parties for alliance thereby pushing the ball in the court of Congress. Apart this alliance is a question to the society as there can’t be alliance where there is no similarity. Both CPI-M and congress has different ideology and strategy.

With the clamour for forging an alliance with Congress growing louder, majority of CPI (M) state committee members have spoken in favour of either an alliance or an electoral pact with Congress by stating extraordinary situation dema      nds historic decisions.

The Central Election Commission of Indi announced the election dates for four states and one union territory.

The states which are going to polls include Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Puducherry is the lone union territory.

Chief Election Commissioner Model code of conduct comes into force with immediate effect.

170 million voters will take part in these elections. Assam: 1.98 crore, Kerala: 2.56 crore Tamil Nadu: 5.80 crore, West Bengal: 6.55 crore, Puducherry: 9, 27,000.

The elections in Assam will be held in two phases. The dates of polling are April 4 and April 11. The elections in West Bengal will be held in six phases. However, polling in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry will be held in a single phase.

The EC has made a provision for e-filing of affidavits and expenditure statements by candidates. The EC will have officers to assist in e-filing and the expenses will be borne by the commission.

Each district will have five central observers to monitor action against criminal elements to ensure peaceful elections.

To take care of vulnerable voters, including SC/ST and other weaker sections, the central forces and state armed police will specifically be tasked to patrol areas where they stay in large numbers.