Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Centre Enhances Security for Bengal CEO Amid Protests
The central government in India has increased security for the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal, Manoj Kumar Agarwal.
They have given him Y-plus security, which is a high level of protection, and placed armed forces at his office.
This decision was made because there have been protests and safety issues near the office.
The CEO wanted fewer security personnel, but the central government insisted on full protection.
The security measures include monitoring who enters and leaves the office.
The goal is to keep the CEO and other election officials safe and ensure they can do their jobs without interruption.
The ruling Trinamool Congress party has accused the Election Commission of removing the names of many legitimate voters from the voter list, which they believe is to help another political party ahead of the next elections.
The Centre has provided Y-plus security cover to the State Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, Manoj Kumar Agarwal.
Central armed forces have been deployed at the CEO's office in Kolkata.
The decision was prompted by protests and safety concerns around the office and potential threats during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Agarwal reportedly preferred minimal security personnel but was overruled by central security officials.
Security measures include monitoring entry and exit at the office and regulating access when the office moves to a new building.
- Who
- Manoj Kumar Agarwal, State Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal
- What
- Enhanced security measures, including Y-plus cover and deployment of central armed forces
- When
- December 28, 2025
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Why
- Due to protests and safety concerns around the CEO's office and potential threats during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
Trinamool Congress
Election Commission
Voter List Changes
Trinamool Congress
Accuses the Election Commission of deleting names of legitimate voters to help the BJP ahead of the 2026 West Bengal assembly polls.
Election Commission
No direct response provided in the articles.
- CEO Name
- Manoj Kumar Agarwal
- Security Level
- Y-plus
- Location
- West Bengal, India
- Date
- December 28, 2025
- Reason for Security
- Protests and safety concerns
- Security Personnel
- Central armed forces
- Office Location
- Bama/Lorri Building, Kolkata
- CEO's Preference
- Minimal security personnel
- Security Team Size
- 11-12 armed personnel
- Security Agency
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) VIP security wing
- Threat Context
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
Sources
Centre Deploys Central Forces, Grants Y-Plus Security To Bengal CEO Amid Safety Concerns
As SIR Heat Intensifies, West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal Gets 'Y-Plus' Security
SIR row: Centre gives Y-plus security to Bengal CEO
