‘Biased and partisan’: TMC moves Election Commission seeking removal of Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal
Indian Express·2h ago·Anger
What Happened
The Trinamool Congress filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission against West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal on Wednesday. TMC leaders alleged biased conduct favoring the BJP ahead of Assembly elections. They cited Agarwal's April 5 visit to Nandigram, claiming he violated the Model Code of Conduct by meeting primarily with BJP supporters. TMC named other officials accused of similar conduct and alleged systematic voter list manipulation. The party demanded Agarwal's removal and a formal inquiry.
Key Entities
Trinamool Congress (TMC)Election Commission of India (ECI)Manoj AgarwalWest BengalBJPChandrima BhattacharyaKunal GhoshNandigram