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SIR in West Bengal: ECI suspends 7 officials for serious misconduct and misuse of statutory powers

February 16, 2026

The Election Commission of India has suspended seven assistant electoral registration officers in West Bengal for serious misconduct and misuse of power during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. This move comes amid ongoing tensions between the Election Commission and the Trinamool Congress government regarding the electoral process.

SIR in West Bengal: ECI suspends 7 officials for serious misconduct and misuse of statutory powers

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Key Highlights

Seven officials suspended for serious misconduct during SIR.
Suspended officers were assistant electoral registration officers on deputation.
The Election Commission is exercising its powers under electoral law.
Tensions exist between the Election Commission and West Bengal's Trinamool Congress government.

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SIR in West Bengal: ECI suspends 7 officials for serious misconduct and misuse of statutory powers

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