ECI Warning: A Big Jolt for West Bengal DMs

Key Highlights

1. The ECI warning to DMs has triggered a major political and administrative controversy in Bengal.
2. The Election Commission warned that faulty verification may lead to personal accountability and legal action against officers.
3. All documents and decisions will remain digitally stored for up to five years, raising career risks for IAS officials.
4. Allegations include invalid document uploads, blank pages, unreadable images, and political remarks by some DMs.
5. The warning came just before the SIR deadline, raising questions about timing and intent.
6. The State Government has strongly opposed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) from the beginning.
7. Multiple court cases, including in the Supreme Court, were filed over the SIR dispute.
8. The Chief Secretary was summoned to Delhi to explain alleged non-compliance with Commission directives.
9. The Election Commission appointed Special and Micro Observers, despite initial staff shortages from the State Government.
10. Critics question whether re-verifying crores of voter data is practically possible within a limited timeframe.
11. Concerns remain about an alleged administrative–political nexus in the state.
12. Ultimately, the real test will be the 2026 elections — whether the ECI’s strict stance ensures a free, fair, and violence-free vote.

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