Top Central Officers Appointed as SROs to Oversee Electoral Rolls in West Bengal

The Election Commission has appointed 12 senior central officers as Special Roll Observers (SROs) to oversee the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. These officers will ensure that the process is conducted strictly according to EC guidelines, ensuring accuracy and transparency in the exercise.

The Election Commission has strategically appointed 12 senior central officers to serve as Special Roll Observers (SROs) tasked with overseeing the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The move is aimed at ensuring that the process adheres meticulously to the directives set by the EC.

The appointed officers include Ministry of Home Affairs Joint Secretary Gaya Prasad for Murshidabad and Devesh Deval from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries for Paschim Medinipur. They are among the expertly selected personnel poised to manage this critical electoral task.

The Election Commission has underscored its commitment to transparent and accurate electoral proceedings by deploying experienced officers across diverse regions within West Bengal. This initiative follows previous deployments designed to guarantee field-level compliance and enhance the reliability of the electoral rolls.

(With inputs from agencies.)