New Delhi, March 10 -- With polls fast approaching in West Bengal, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday said that the Election Commission's primary aim was to ensure the maximum participation of voters in the eastern state and hold elections in an atmosphere free from violence and intimidation.

Speaking at a press conference in Kolkata to discuss preparedness for the upcoming polls, Kumar said that the EC had directed law enforcement agencies in the state to enforce rule of law without fear or favour.

He also said that law enforcement agencies must ensure cash, liquor, narcotics and contraband substances are kept out of the boundaries of Bengal.

"Democracy runs very deep in West Bengal. Voting percentage in the st...