ECI Suspension Of 4 Bengal Officers Triggers Pushback, Mamata Slams Transfer
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The WBCS (Government) Officers’ Affiliation has written to the state chief secretary, requesting his intervention and urging a overview of the Election Fee’s determination
On August 5, the ECI suspended two electoral registration officers (EROs) and two assistant EROs (AEROs) for allegedly facilitating the inclusion of fictitious names within the voter listing. File pic/PTI
The suspension of 4 authorities officers in West Bengal by the Election Fee of India (ECI) has triggered robust reactions from each the WBCS (Government) Officers’ Affiliation and chief minister Mamata Banerjee, deepening tensions between the state administration and the central ballot panel.
On August 5, the ECI suspended two electoral registration officers (EROs) and two assistant EROs (AEROs) for allegedly facilitating the inclusion of fictitious names within the voter listing. In response to sources throughout the Election Fee, the suspended officers allegedly shared confidential e-mail credentials with unauthorised people, enabling manipulation of electoral rolls. Following an preliminary summons by the chief electoral officer in Kolkata, an inquiry reportedly discovered the officers responsible, and the matter was forwarded to Delhi. The suspensions adopted, together with a directive to the chief secretary of West Bengal to provoke FIRs towards the accused officers.
The suspended officers are:
- Debottam Dutta Choudhury – WBCS (Exe.), 2012 batch; ERO, 137-Baruipur Purba AC
- Tathagata Mondal – AERO, 137-Baruipur Purba AC
- Biplab Sarkar – WBCS (Exe.), 2012 batch; ERO, 206-Moyna AC
- Sudipta Das – AERO, 206-Moyna AC
In response, the WBCS (Government) Officers’ Affiliation has written to the chief secretary, requesting his intervention and urging a overview of the ECI’s determination. The affiliation maintained that the officers acted in good religion underneath tough circumstances, and there was no proof of malicious intent.
“Administrative actions have to be honest, proportionate, and thoughtful of the officers’ service data and morale,” the letter mentioned. It additional added that such punitive measures have “deeply involved the officer group” and will negatively influence morale at a time when integrity and neutrality in public service are essential.
Consultants say if the chief secretary doesn’t act in response to the ECI’s directive, the ballot physique can provoke motion towards him, because it has plenary powers underneath the Structure.
Mamata Banerjee Phrases EC ‘BJP’s Bonded Labour’
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee additionally launched a scathing assault on the Election Fee over the suspensions. Talking at an inner get together assembly, she questioned the legality and timing of the motion.
“Authorities employees are being intimidated. Two officers have been served suspension notices yesterday. Have elections even been introduced but? Which regulation permits them to be suspended at this stage?” she mentioned,
accusing the EC of performing on behalf of the ruling BJP on the Centre and union residence minister Amit Shah.
BJP Defends Suspension
In distinction, the BJP has strongly backed the Election Fee, stating that the suspension and deliberate FIRs ship a powerful message about electoral integrity.
Mamata Banerjee = Menace to Indian DemocracyFrom shielding goons and corrupt officers to defending pretend voter knowledge manipulation in Moyna, Baruipur Purba, and past — Mamata Banerjee is now not simply turning a blind eye. She is now main the assault on honest and free… pic.twitter.com/5KlgzL3frC
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 6, 2025
Senior BJP leaders mentioned such strict actions are important to stop voter listing manipulation and restore public belief within the electoral course of.
Kamalika Sengupta is the Editor (East) at CNN-News18 / News18.com, specializing in politics, defence, and ladies’s points. She is a seasoned multimedia journalist with over 20 years of expertise reporting from East…Learn Extra
Kamalika Sengupta is the Editor (East) at CNN-News18 / News18.com, specializing in politics, defence, and ladies’s points. She is a seasoned multimedia journalist with over 20 years of expertise reporting from East… Learn Extra
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