Bengal Defies Centre: Refuses to Release Two Officials for Deputation

• West Bengal government (Nabanna) has refused the Centre's request to send two officials, Manish Mishra and C. Sudhakar, on central deputation.
• The Union Home Ministry had sought former Darjeeling DM Manish Mishra and Siliguri Police Commissioner C. Sudhakar.
• The request followed alleged security and protocol lapses during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Siliguri on March 7.
• Nabanna informed the Union Home Ministry by letter, stating the officials will not be released.
• While the Union Home Ministry is the cadre controlling authority, the final decision on deputation largely rests with the state government.