Poll observer talks tough in Bengal

Flanked by state Chief Election Officer Basudeb Bandopadhyaya, he said: ‘‘We’re not bothered here who wins or who loses, that’s the people’s job to decide, we have to see that the EC’s directives are properly implemented.’’ The Special Election Observer said: ‘‘The Opposition’s fears and apprehensions would be taken care of in this election.’’ He said that ‘‘there would be a qualitative change in the conduct of elections this time’’.