ECI’s bureaucratic reshuffle continues in Bengal: 2 IGs, 12 SPs, 4 commissioners and a deputy commissioner transferred

17 Mar, 10:33 — 17 Mar, 10:39

Why this matters

These transfers by the ECI are significant as they aim to ensure a free and fair election process by preventing any undue influence or bias from local administration during the upcoming polls. Such reshuffles are a standard practice to uphold the integrity of the electoral system.

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What sources agree on

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has transferred several senior officials in West Bengal.
The transfers include police officers and administrative personnel.
The reshuffle is occurring in poll-bound West Bengal.

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The ECI transferred 19 senior police officers in West Bengal.

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The transfers include 2 IGs, 12 SPs, 4 commissioners, and a deputy commissioner.

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The transfers occurred after the poll dates were announced on Sunday (March 15).

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Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty and Home Secretary Jagdish Prasad Meena were transferred by the ECI.

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Specific transfers of Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty and Home Secretary Jagdish Prasad Meena

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hinduMostly Factual3d ago

ECI transfers 19 senior police officers in poll-bound West Bengal

After the poll dates were announced on Sunday (March 15), the ECI transferred Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty and Home Secretary Jagdish Prasad Meena

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indian-expressMostly Factual3d ago