Election Commission orders removal of West Bengal DGP Virendra
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Last Updated: Mar 09, 2021, 11:09 PM IST
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The move came in the wake of several political parties complaining to the Election Commission, alleging that Virendra was inclined towards the ruling Trinamool Congress, sources said.
West Bengal Elections 2021: ECI orders removal of DGP Virendra, appoints IPS P Nirajnayan in his place
The Election Commission on Tuesday ordered removal of Virendra as the Director General of Police of poll-bound West Bengal with immediate effect, and appointed P Nirajnayan in his place. In a directive to the state chief secretary, the EC said Virendra should not be given any post which directly or indirectly relates to conduct of election.
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Election Commission replaces Bengal police chief.
Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday transferred West Bengal DGP Virendra (IPS) and appointed IPS PÂ Nirajnayan, ahead of the Assembly Elections in the state, beginning March 27.
In its letter to the Bengal Chief Secretary, Election Commission wrote, P Nirajnayan, IPS be posted as Director General & IGP of West Bengal in place of Virendra, IPS with immediate effect. Virendra, IPS should not be given any post which directly or indirectly relates to the conduct of the election. Compliance of the commission s order may be done immediately, EC added.
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The move came in the wake of several political parties complaining to the Election Commission, alleging that Virendra was inclined towards the ruling Trinamool Congress, sources said.