West Bengal Bureaucracy Rallies Against Suspension Amid Electoral Irregularity Claims

The Election Commission's decision to suspend four West Bengal officials over alleged electoral roll irregularities has sparked strong reactions among the state's bureaucratic community. The WBCS (Executive) Officers' Association has formally requested Chief Secretary Manoj Pant to seek a review of the controversial suspension order.

On the same day, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her solidarity with the affected officers, assuring them of her support and refusing to implement the suspension. She criticized the commission's actions, questioning the legality and fairness of suspending officials without proper procedural diligence.

The commission's suspension of two Electoral Registration Officers and two Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, along with a casual data entry operator, has raised concerns about its impact on bureaucracy morale. The officers' association insists on fair treatment and due process, urging authorities to re-evaluate the decision with empathy and justice.

(With inputs from agencies.)