Election Commission of India Appoints SP,Berhampur Dr. Saravana Vivek M as Police Observer for West Bengal Elections 2026
Bureau,Odshabarta
New Delhi/Berhampur,(13/-4/26): The Election Commission of India has appointed 2015 batach young IPS Dr Sarvana Vivek,M at present working as Superintendent of Police,Berhampu,Odisha as the Police Observer for upcoming West Bengal Assembly Election -2026.The appointment, announced through an official notification, entrusts him with overseeing police arrangements during the two-phase polling process in the state.
According to the notification issued on Sunday, the appointment has been made under the powers conferred by Article 324 of the Constitution of India and Section 20B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
The Commission stated that Saravana Vivek M will function under its “control, superintendence and discipline “throughout his tenure. He will also be on deputation to the Election Commission for the duration of his assignment.
The instruction reveal the responsibility during the Poll that,
As Police Observer, Vivek will supervise security arrangements and law enforcement preparedness during the elections. He will be stationed at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer in Kolkata and will regularly submit reports and inputs to the Commission as per its directives.
His tenure will begin immediately from the date of appointment and will continue until the completion of the electoral process.
The West Bengal Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting of votes on May 4
Dr. Vivek has earned recognition for blending professional policing with community engagement, ensuring that law enforcement remains accessible and responsive to public needs also earned good remarkable job as SP,Berhampur.
His proactive measures in maintaining law and order, along with his emphasis on modern policing challenges like cybercrime, make his appointment significant in the context of a high-stakes electoral exercise like West Bengal.
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