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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari picks ex-EC observer as his adviser
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari appointed Gupta, a former EC observer, as his adviser. Gupta had earlier served as special roll observer during the SIR exercise and later as special observer for the assembly poll, and he held executive roles at WBIDC between 2007 and 2011 amid Tata Motors’ Singur exit. The 2026 assembly poll was largely peaceful, with no deaths or major electoral violence reported.
Why It Matters
The move signals a trend of incorporating former election officials into governance roles, potentially affecting oversight and administrative approaches in West Bengal.
Timeline
3 Events
Adhikari appoints Gupta as adviser
May 10, 2026
Suvendu Adhikari announced the appointment of Gupta, an ex-EC observer, as his adviser.
Gupta entrusted as special observer for the assembly poll
May 2026
Following EC's reported satisfaction with his role during SIR, Gupta was later entrusted with responsibilities as special observer for the assembly poll.
Gupta appointed by EC as special roll observer during SIR exercise
May 2026
Gupta was appointed by the Election Commission as special roll observer during the SIR exercise.