Mamata Banerjee Slams Election Commission Over 'Arbitrary' Officer Removal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed concern over the removal of over 50 senior officials by the Election Commission, labeling it as 'political interference'. She accused the commission of politicizing institutions and defying the Constitution amid West Bengal's upcoming assembly polls.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed alarm on Thursday about the Election Commission's decision to remove more than 50 senior officials in the state, labeling it as 'political interference of the highest order'.

Criticizing what she called a 'systematic politicisation of institutions', Banerjee condemned the recent reshuffles ordered by the commission, which included significant personnel changes such as the transfer of Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty and others.

Highlighting the erratic nature of these changes, Banerjee accused the poll body of singling out West Bengal and emphasized that such actions signify chaos and incompetence, describing the situation as an 'undeclared emergency'.

(With inputs from agencies.)