The Economic Times

West Bengal 2026 Assembly elections: Election Commission removes Chief Secretary, Home Secretary in poll-bound state

The Election Commission has removed two senior bureaucrats in West Bengal, including Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty. Dushyant Nariala has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary. Jagdish Prasad Meena, the Home Secretary, was also transferred. These changes come as the state prepares for assembly polls. The commission stated the decision was made after reviewing poll preparedness.