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Nandigram police chief replaced ahead of crucial bypolls
Election officials have replaced the officer-in-charge of Nandigram police station following complaints from opposition parties that he was biased toward the ruling administration. The move comes just before scheduled bypolls in the constituency.
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The Nandigram police station's officer-in-charge has been removed from his position after opposition parties filed formal complaints with the Election Commission alleging partisan conduct ahead of the forthcoming bypolls. The replacement, announced just one day before polling, followed weeks of mounting pressure from rival political camps questioning the impartiality of the previous incumbent. The removed official had been stationed at Nandigram ahead of preparations for the 2026 Assembly elections, during which time opposition representatives alleged he showed favoritism toward the ruling party. Election authorities, responding to the complaints, determined that a change in command was necessary to ensure fair and neutral administration during the electoral process. The move reflects ongoing tensions between political parties over election management, with opposition groups maintaining heightened scrutiny of administrative officials they believe may influence voting outcomes.