EC orders key IPS postings in West Bengal ahead of 2026 assembly elections |
EC orders key IPS postings in West Bengal ahead of 2026 assembly elections
The Election Commission of India has initiated a massive administrative and security reshuffle in West Bengal to ensure a "level playing field" for the 2026 Assembly elections. This sweeping purge includes the appointment of Ajay Kumar Nand as Kolkata Police Commissioner and Siddh Nath Gupta as DG & IG.
Kolkata: In a sweeping move to ensure a “level playing field” for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has executed a massive administrative and security purge across West Bengal. Following a high-level review of poll preparedness, the Commission has effectively dismantled and rebuilt the state’s executive and police departments.
The most striking changes occurred within the Indian Police Service (IPS) hierarchy, aimed at reinforcing neutral law enforcement during the high-stakes two-phase election. Ajay Kumar Nand........