The Times of India

EC orders major bureaucratic reshuffle in Bengal; chief secretary, DGP, Kolkata CP replaced ahead of Assembly polls

The Election Commission has initiated a significant reshuffle of top administrative and police officials in West Bengal shortly after announcing the election schedule. Key positions including Chief Secretary, DGP, and Kolkata Police Commissioner have been changed, citing the EC's constitutional powers to ensure free and fair polls. These transfers, while standard practice, have drawn criticism from the Trinamool Congress.