Election Commission Action: Election Commission’s big hunter, 7 officers of West Bengal suspended, know what is the whole matter of SIR negligence

News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the preparations for the upcoming elections in West Bengal, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken a very strict step. To ensure transparency and accuracy in the electoral process, the Commission has suspended 7 officials of West Bengal with immediate effect on charges of ‘dereliction of duty’. This action has been taken after huge flaws were found in the ‘SIR’ (Special Inquiry Report) process. Why did the matter fall? What is the whole matter? According to Election Commission sources, these officials are accused of serious negligence in revising the voter list and preparing SIR (Special Investigation Report). The Commission found that these officials did not follow the prescribed standards in matching election data and ground reality. The Election Commission has a clear message that any kind of negligence in electoral duty will not be tolerated. Who are included in the suspended officers? The suspended officers include administrative employees at various levels, who were directly associated with the electoral registration and verification process. The Commission has directed the State Government to initiate a departmental inquiry against these officers and to replace them with experienced and impartial officers. Election Commission’s strict stance: Elections in West Bengal have always been sensitive. In such a situation, this action on the instructions of the Chief Election Commissioner is being considered as a big warning for the state administration. The Commission has made it clear that it is committed to conducting fair and fear-free elections and will adopt a policy of ‘zero tolerance’ against those who manipulate or slacken the data. Stirring in the political circles, the politics of the state has also heated up after this suspension. The opposition has called it the promptness of the Election Commission, while the administrative response from the ruling party is awaited. Some more tough decisions may be taken in the coming days.