Mamata Banerjee Questions Election Commission's Actions on Official Transfers in West Bengal

The political atmosphere in West Bengal has heated up ahead of the Assembly elections. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, questioning the Election Commission's action. She has alleged that large-scale transfers of officials are taking place in the state after the model code of conduct came into force, undermining the powers of the elected government. Read MoreTrending VideosDelete this video / advertisementThe Chief Minister said in her letter that the state government continues to function even during elections and cannot be undermined. She accused the Election Commission of interfering unconstitutionally. Mamata Banerjee warned that such moves could damage the democratic system and the spirit of cooperative federalism. What is the controversy over transfers? Mamata Banerjee said that a large number of bureaucrats and police officers are being transferred and deputed arbitrarily. Read more