The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Trinamool Congress leaders and a West Bengal Minister of making unfounded claims against State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal. The BJP also criticized the Trinamool Congress for nominating former West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP), Rajeev Kumar, for the Rajya Sabha, causing discontent among other former bureaucrats close to the ruling party. BJP’s IT Cell Chief, Amit Malviya, issued a detailed social media statement regarding these allegations.
Malviya clarified on social media that the Trinamool Congress’s displeasure with Manoj Kumar Agarwal stemmed from his refusal to align with the ruling party’s interests, unlike several other officials in the state. He highlighted the party’s preference for compliant officials and criticized the nomination of Rajeev Kumar, emphasizing the need for adherence to legal frameworks.
According to Malviya, the West Bengal CEO’s commitment to following legal procedures, particularly the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), irked the Trinamool Congress, leading to targeted attacks. The BJP leader condemned the personal attacks on the CEO by the ruling party, questioning their motives and actions. Malviya underscored the importance of transparency in the electoral process ahead of the state Assembly polls.
