TMC Demands Removal of Controversial Bhabanipur Election Officer

The TMC has called for the immediate removal of the returning officer for West Bengal's Bhabanipur assembly constituency, alleging bias towards BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari. The party claims the officer's role compromises electoral neutrality, prompting a demand for urgent action from the Election Commission.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) has intensified its demands for the removal of the returning officer overseeing the Bhabanipur assembly constituency elections in West Bengal, citing potential bias favoring BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari.

In a formal complaint, TMC alleged a close association between the election officer and Adhikari, claiming it undermines the electoral process's impartiality.

The complaint comes amid growing tensions, as TMC seeks an immediate response from the Election Commission to safeguard the fairness of the upcoming elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)