Major reshuffle in Bengal: EC removes DGP, Kolkata CP and other top bureaucrats ahead of polls

2026-03-16 - 07:42

The Election Commission ordered the transfer of top bureaucrats in West Bengal, including the Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary of Home and Hill Affairs, citing preparedness for upcoming assembly elections. This move led to a walkout by TMC MPs from the Rajya Sabha, who accused the EC of misusing its powers against the elected government.