Election Commission Cracks Down on Mamata's Police Over SIR, Demands Compliance
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News18•21-01-2026, 22:45
Election Commission Cracks Down on Mamata's Police Over SIR, Demands Compliance
- •Election Commission (EC) acted swiftly after Supreme Court order, reprimanding West Bengal government and police.
- •EC expressed displeasure over state's handling of disciplinary actions against negligent election officers, deeming it 'flawed and invalid' without consultation.
- •Full files requested for four officers (Tathagata Mandal, Debottam Dutta Chowdhury, Biplab Sarkar, Sudip Das) by January 24, 2026, for review.
- •Strict instructions issued to West Bengal police and administration to ensure law and order during the 'SIR' (Special Intensive Revision) process.
- •EC warned of strict action against officials and police if instructions are violated or SIR process is obstructed.
Why It Matters: EC tightens screws on West Bengal government and police for non-compliance and obstruction of election duties.
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