EC halts 7 WB employees for wrong behavior with voter review.

Recently, in an effort to maintain fairness and integrity in the electoral process, the Election Commission exercised its authority to suspend seven officials in West Bengal. These officials were found guilty of severe misconduct, neglect of duty, and misuse of their powers in relation to the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative. It is worth noting that all the suspended officers held positions as assistant electoral registration officers for the EC. In case you're wondering, booth-level and electoral registration officers, along with their assistants, are employees of the state government who are temporarily assigned to the EC to assist in updating the voters' list and facilitating elections. According to sources, the EC has issued a directive to the state's Chief Secretary, Nandini Chakravarty, to promptly initiate disciplinary proceedings against these officials through their respective controlling authorities. This move is aimed at ensuring that strict action is taken against those who have failed to fulfill their duties, without any delay. The Commission has also requested to be kept informed of any developments in this regard. It is no secret that the EC and the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal have been at odds over the ongoing special intensive revision of the voters' list. This has caused tension between the two entities, and this recent suspension of officials has only added fuel to the fire. As the leading English daily in Odisha, Orissa POST will continue to provide unbiased and accurate coverage of this ongoing situation. Stay tuned for further updates on this matter.