India
TMC urges ECI to remove Bhabanipur returning officer, claims he has 'links' with BJP
March 25, 2026
The TMC has demanded that the poll panel remove Surajit Roy as the Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency's returning officer, alleging he has close links with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who is locked in an intense fight with incumbent MLA and CM Mamata Banerjee in the seat.The TMC has demanded that the poll panel remove Surajit Roy as the Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency's returning officer, alleging he has close links with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who is locked in an intense fight with incumbent MLA and CM Mamata Banerjee in the seat."There exist credible apprehensions regarding the independence and ability of Surajit Roy in discharging his duties as returning officer," Mr. O'Brien wrote.