ECI Rejects Bengal's Action Against 4 Officials, Demands Fresh Report by Jan 24
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News18•21-01-2026, 18:58
ECI Rejects Bengal's Action Against 4 Officials, Demands Fresh Report by Jan 24
- •The Election Commission of India (ECI) rejected West Bengal government's disciplinary actions against four election officials.
- •ECI cited violations of mandatory procedures and lack of consultation before final decisions were made.
- •The matter stems from alleged electoral irregularities, prompting ECI to order suspensions, departmental proceedings, and FIRs in August 2025.
- •West Bengal government exonerated Tathagata Mondal and gave a minor penalty to Sudipta Das without ECI consultation.
- •ECI deemed the state's actions 'procedurally irregular' and 'non est', demanding a fresh report and explanations by January 24, 2026.
Why It Matters: ECI rejects West Bengal's disciplinary actions against officials, citing procedural flaws and lack of consultation.
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