Divya Surana

State13 Apr 2026

Falakata BJP candidate named presiding officer, Deepak Barman questions poll panel decision

BJP candidate Deepak Barman assigned presiding officer duty in Falakata, triggering administrative confusion Candidate claims repeated requests for exemption ignored and receives notices over training absence Officials indicate duty likely to be withdrawn but delay raises concerns over poll process lapses

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