Election Commission removes IAS officer Anurag Yadav over data dispute in Cooch Behar

Senior IAS officer Anurag Yadav was removed as Cooch Behar South observer by the Election Commission following a dispute with CEC Gyanesh Kumar over basic polling data. The removal stemmed from Yadav's inability to immediately provide requested polling booth data during a review meeting, which the Election Commission deemed a performance deficiency. The Election Commission emphasized accountability over seniority, stating that access to booth-level data is critical during elections, regardless of an officer's tenure.