Indian Election Commission Suspends Seven Bengal Officials

The Election Commission of India has suspended seven officials in West Bengal for alleged serious misconduct and dereliction of duty, with details linked to 'SIR' not specified.

16 Feb, 02:22 — 16 Feb, 02:22

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Times of India16 Feb, 02:22

EC suspends 7 Bengal officials over ‘serious misconduct’ linked to SIR

The Election Commission of India has suspended seven officials in West Bengal for alleged serious misconduct and dereliction of duty. These Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, posted across Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas, West Medinipur, and Jalpaiguri districts, face immediate disciplinary proceedings. The Commission has directed the Chief Secretary to initiate action without delay and provide an update.

By BHARTI JAIN

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