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  • Tuesday, 17 March 2026

After poll dates, EC rejigs Bengal’s bureaucracy and top cops; chief secretary, DGP among those replaced

Following the announcement of assembly poll dates, the Election Commission initiated a significant overhaul of Bengal's top bureaucracy and police leadership. Key officials, including the chief secretary, home secretary, director-general of police, and Kolkata Police commissioner, were replaced. The EC barred the transferred officers from any poll-related duties, citing a review of preparedness.

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