The Election Commission of India sent a third reminder to district election officers in West Bengal on Saturday. This action followed a request from the state government to reconsider its decision regarding FIRs against five officials.
Background of the Case
In August 2025, the Election Commission directed the lodging of FIRs against five officials. These officials included electoral registration officers and assistant electoral registration officers from Baruipur East and Moyna. They faced allegations of manipulating electoral rolls.
State Government's Request
A day before the reminder, the West Bengal government asked the Election Commission to reconsider its decision. The state government expressed concerns over the FIR directive against the five officials.
Subsequent Actions
After the initial directive, the officials were suspended from their duties. Departmental proceedings were also initiated against them. These steps aimed to address the alleged misconduct in electoral roll management.
Current Status
The Election Commission sent the third reminder to district election officers of South 24-Parganas and East Midnapore. The reminder urged them to execute the directive for lodging FIRs. This move indicates the commission's firm stance on the matter.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between state authorities and the Election Commission. It underscores the importance of electoral integrity in West Bengal. The case continues to develop as officials await further instructions.
