SIR in West Bengal: ECI suspends 7 officials for serious misconduct and misuse of statutory powers
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended seven officials in West Bengal for misconduct, dereliction of duty, and misuse of statutory powers related to the special intensive revision of the voters' list. The officials were assistant electoral registration officers working under the ECI. The State Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravarty has been directed by the ECI to initiate disciplinary proceedings against these officials.
16 FEB 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The Election Commission of India suspended seven assistant electoral registration officers in West Bengal for misconduct and misuse of statutory powers.
— The Hindu
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