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EC Shuffles Key Officials in West Bengal Ahead of Crucial Assembly Polls

The Election Commission of India has ordered a significant transfer of several police and administrative officials in West Bengal ahead of the state's Assembly elections. Key postings include new Superintendents of Police for districts like Barasat, Coochbehar, and Birbhum. The reshuffle also appointed a new Director General of Police for the state and a new Commissioner for Kolkata Police. This move aims to ensure the impartial and smooth conduct of the two-phase polls scheduled for April 23 and April 29.

Key Points: EC Transfers Officials Ahead of West Bengal Elections

  • Major pre-poll administrative reshuffle
  • Key police postings in sensitive districts
  • New DGP and Kolkata Police Commissioner named
  • Polling scheduled for April 23 and 29
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EC transfers several officials in major reshuffle ahead of West Bengal polls

Election Commission orders major reshuffle of police and administrative officials in West Bengal to ensure smooth conduct of two-phase Assembly polls.

"The Commission has listed officers to be deployed in key districts to ensure smooth election conduct."

Kolkata, March 17

In a major reshuffle ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India on Tuesday ordered the transfer of several officials in the state ahead of the two-phase polls scheduled for April 23 and April 29.

In a notification, the Commission has listed officers to be deployed in key districts to ensure smooth election conduct.

Among the postings, Surya Pratap Yadav (IPS 2011) has been appointed as SP, Barasat PD, while Rakesh Singh (SPS 2014) will serve as SP, Coochbehar. Other officers include Kumar Sunny Raj (IPS 2017) at SP, Birbhum; Ishani Paul (IPS 2013) at SP, Islampur PD; Pushpa (IPS 2012) at SP, Hooghly Rural; and Jaspreet Singh (IPS 2016) at SP, Diamond Harbour PD.

The notification further directs Yeilwad Shrikant Jagannathrao (IPS 2015) to take charge as DC, Central Division, Kolkata, and Papiya Sultana (SPS 2015) as SP, Paschim Medinipur, among others.

On Monday, EC of India has named Siddh Nath Gupta as Director General of Police, replacing Peeyush Pandey.

The EC has also named Ajay Kumar Nand as Commissioner of Kolkata Police, along with Natarajan Ramesh Babu to take up the position of DG, Correctional Services, and Ajay Mukund Ranade to be posted as ADG & IGP (Law & Order).

This comes after the announcement of the election schedule for Assembly elections in four states--West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam--along with the Union Territory of Puducherry by the Election Commission on Sunday.

According to the schedule, polling in West Bengal will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and April 29. Kerala and Assam will vote in a single phase on April 9, while Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23. Voting in Puducherry will also take place on April 9. The counting of votes for all four states and Puducherry will be held on May 4, the ECI announced.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see a diverse list of officers from different batches being given responsibility. Names like Ishani Paul and Pushpa show capable women officers in key roles. Wishing them all the best for a peaceful election process! 🙏
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Suresh O
While the intent is good, these transfers often happen at the last minute. Does it give the new officers enough time to understand the local dynamics and potential trouble spots? Just a thought.
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Aman W
The real test is on the ground. Barasat, Coochbehar, Birbhum... these are sensitive areas. Hope the new SPs can control the political temperature and ensure every citizen can vote without fear. Jai Hind!
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Nisha Z
Changing the DGP and Kolkata Police Commissioner is a big move. The EC is not taking any chances this time. Let's hope for a violence-free election. Our democracy deserves that much.
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David E
Following Indian elections from abroad. The scale of logistics is immense. Respect to the EC for managing polls in multiple states simultaneously. This reshuffle seems like a standard procedure to ensure impartiality.

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