Alipurduar DM Changed Twice in a Day: IAS Mayuri Basu Takes Charge Amid Election Reshuffle

• Alipurduar district witnessed two District Magistrate changes in a single day, astonishing locals.
• Shevale Abhijit Tukaram was removed, and T. Balasubramanian was initially announced but later retained in South Dinajpur.
• IAS Mayuri Basu, a 2013 batch officer and former ADM of Darjeeling, has now taken charge as the new DM.
• The rapid changes raise questions about Alipurduar becoming an election hotspot and the role of the District Election Officer.