None
EN
Why ECI’s rare move to name Bengal home secretary as an observer may lead to another standoff
['Atri Mitra', 'Atri Mitra Is A Highly Accomplished Special Correspondent For The Indian Express', 'Bringing Over Years Of Experience To His Reporting. His Work Is Characterized Deep Regional Knowledge', 'A Focus On Critical Administrative', 'Political Developments', 'Establishing Strong Expertise', 'Authority In His Domain. Experience', 'Current Role', 'Special Correspondent', 'The Indian Express.']
The Indian Express
The poll body asked Meena and other officials to attend the meeting of central observers scheduled for February 5 and 6.
(File Photo)A fresh controversy emerged in West Bengal after the Election Commission of India (ECI) named Home Secretary Jagdish Prasad Meena as one of the central observers for the Assembly elections in other states.
The poll body asked Meena and other officials to attend the meeting of central observers scheduled for February 5 and 6.
ECI sent a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal, asking the officer to ensure the presence of such officers.
“The officer(s) may be informed that unauthorised absence from the Briefing Meeting shall be viewed very seriously by the Commission and may lead to initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the officer(s) concerned,” the letter stated.