The Economic Times

EC suspends 7 West Bengal officials, directs chief secy to initiate disciplinary proceedings against them

The Election Commission has suspended seven officials in West Bengal. These officials are accused of serious misconduct and dereliction of duty. The suspensions are in connection with the ongoing special intensive revision of the voters' list. Disciplinary proceedings have been ordered against the suspended officers. This action follows disagreements between the Election Commission and the Trinamool Congress government.