ECI Flags Unauthorized Transfers of Electoral Roll Observers in West Bengal
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News18•27-01-2026, 21:45
ECI Flags Unauthorized Transfers of Electoral Roll Observers in West Bengal
- •The Election Commission of India (ECI) flagged unauthorized transfers of Electoral Roll Observers in West Bengal during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
- •ECI stated that the transfers were ordered "without prior approval" and violated its instructions.
- •A letter was sent to West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty, reminding her of the stipulation against transferring officials involved in electoral roll revision without ECI approval.
- •The ECI had appointed 12 Electoral Roll Observers, who are on deemed deputation for the SIR.
- •Specific officers transferred without ECI concurrence include Ashwini Kumar Yadav, Randhir Kumar, and Smita Pandey, covering districts like Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata North, Paschim Bardhaman, Purba Bardhaman, and Birbhum.
Why It Matters: ECI criticizes West Bengal government for transferring electoral roll observers without prior approval.
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