In a first, EC appoints officers of SDM level & above as returning officers for Bengal polls In a significant move for West Bengal's electoral process, the Election Commission has upgraded returning officers for 152 assembly constituencies to Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) level and above. This historic decision, aligning with national norms, aims to enhance the fairness and impartiality of upcoming assembly polls by appointing more senior officials. #West_Bengal #Election_Commission #Bengal_electoral #Bengal_polls #returning_officers #Sub-Divisional_Magistrate #SDM_level #electoral_process #appoints_officers #Sub-Divisional_Officer
