Protesters wave black flags at CEC Gyanesh Kumar during his visit to Kalighat temple in Kolkata

Security personnel had to manage a crowd of demonstrators who were seen waving black flags as the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, reached the temple premises.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while speaking to the reporter, said, "My greetings to all the brothers and sisters of West Bengal. May Goddess Kali bless everyone. Jai Bharat, Jai Hind."

On the other hand, Subrata Gupta, Special Roll Observer, West Bengal, while talking to the reporters, said, "We prayed that the elections be held peacefully."