EC Flags West Bengal's Non-Compliance, Demands Action by Feb 9

• The Election Commission (EC) has highlighted West Bengal government's alleged non-compliance with electoral administration directives.
• The EC demanded time-bound compliance by February 9, citing multiple unaddressed directions despite repeated reminders.
• Concerns include pending FIRs against electoral officers and failure to suspend AERO Sumitra Pratim Pradhan for unauthorized deployment of additional AEROs.
• The EC also noted the non-cancellation of transfers for three Electoral Roll Observers, violating Special Intensive Revision instructions.
• Appointments of EROs and Returning Officers not meeting prescribed criteria and Supreme Court directions were also flagged.