The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a comprehensive surveillance overhaul for the West Bengal assembly elections, responding to past electoral violence and surveillance failures. Key measures include the introduction of body cameras for micro-observers and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel, as well as GPS tracking for CAPF vehicles. The ECI will take control of all government-installed CCTV cameras in the assembly constituencies, ensuring real-time monitoring of polling activities. This decision follows findings that nearly 30% of cameras used in previous elections failed to record footage. The ECI plans to deploy over 190,000 personnel from central forces and has appointed 474 observers, the highest number for any state in this election cycle. Additionally, a new voter verification system will be implemented, requiring checks at dedicated counters outside polling stations, particularly for voters with covered faces. These measures aim to enhance accountability and prevent electoral disturbances in a region with a history of politically motivated violence.