NADIGRAM POLL BATTLE TIGHTENS AS ELECTION PANEL REMOVES POLICE OFFICER BEFORE VOTING

October 6, 2026

The Election Commission has replaced the officer-in-charge of a police station in Nandigram just a day before polling, following complaints raised by opposition parties over the conduct and neutrality of the local police administration.

The decision comes at a politically sensitive moment in Nandigram, a constituency that has remained one of West Bengal’s most closely watched electoral battlegrounds. Opposition parties had reportedly raised concerns regarding the functioning of the police administration and demanded intervention from the poll authorities.

The Election Commission’s decision to change the officer shortly before voting reflects the heightened security and administrative scrutiny surrounding the constituency. Election authorities have been under pressure to ensure that polling takes place without intimidation, violence or partisan interference.

The change in police leadership is expected to place additional responsibility on the incoming officer to maintain law and order and ensure that voters can exercise their franchise freely.

With polling approaching, political parties have intensified their preparations while authorities have focused on preventing disturbances and maintaining confidence in the electoral process. The late intervention has once again brought Nandigram into the spotlight as one of Bengal’s most politically charged constituencies.