Bengal polls: EC transfers block official after row over Ajay Pal Sharma's visit
The Election Commission transferred the Joint Block Development Officer of Falta in South 24 Parganas and removed two Additional District Magistrates from election duties ahead of the second phase of West Bengal assembly polls, following tensions over a police observer's visit. The move came after TMC protested the midnight visit of special police observer Ajay Pal Sharma, who had warned of strict action over alleged voter intimidation. Though the EC described the BDO's transfer as routine, it coincided with allegations of non-cooperation with the observer's team. No official reasons were cited for the administrative changes.
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Bengal polls: EC transfers block official after row over Ajay Pal Sharma's visitEC removed ADM of South 24 Parganas, Bhaskar Pal, and ADM of Birbhum, Souvik Bhattacharya, from all election-related duties.Published on: Apr 29, 2026 9:24 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link The Election Commission on Tuesday transferred the Joint Block Development Officer (BDO) of Falta in South 24 Parganas district, barely hours before the final and second phase assembly poll in West Bengal, following protests by the ruling TMC in the constituency over the visit of special police observer Ajay Pal Sharma.Ajay Pal Sharma, accompanied by central force personnel, visited the residence of Jehangir Khan on Monday midnight and issued a stern warning over alleged voter intimidation.The EC also removed two Additional…
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