900 flying squads to track poll expenses in WB
The Election Commission plans to use around 900 flying squads, equipped with a GPS-fitted vehicle, for monitoring poll-related expenses of candidates in West Bengal. The squads have been directed to capture photos and videos to report any case of violation to the 24/7 call centre of the election expenditure monitoring cell. A candidate's poll-related expenditure is limited to ₹28 lakh.