2 min readKolkataMar 3, 2026 04:15 AM ISTChief electoral officer, West Bengal, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, addresses a press conference, in Kolkata. (Express photo by Partha Paul)The Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, Manoj Agarwal, on Monday engaged in a war of words with the association of state civil service officers over the 60 lakh pending adjudication cases in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in the state.In a post on X, the CEO alleged that names were marked “under adjudication” since the Electoral Registration Officers and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (EROs and AEROs) did not decide them after SIR hearings. “It is clarified that all cases under consideration of Hon’ble Judicial Officers have been marked as “Under Adjudication” in the Electoral Roll published on 28.2.2026… It will be pertinent to mention that certain names have been marked as “Under Adjudication” since the concerned EROs/AEROs did not decide on them after hearing. As a result, those names being pending were sent for adjudication by Judicial Officers as per the order of the Hon’ble Apex Court,” Agarwal posted on X.Read | Abhishek questions SIR deletion figures; Mamata to sit on dharna next weekThe West Bengal Civil Service Executive Officers Association (WBCSEOA) condemned the CEO’s statement, calling it “untrue”. The general Secretary of the association, Saikat Asraf Ali, posted on X: “This is completely untrue and emphatically denied.”Atri Mitra is a highly accomplished Special Correspondent for The Indian Express, bringing over 20 years of experience to his reporting. His work is characterized by deep regional knowledge and a focus on critical administrative and political developments, establishing strong Expertise and Authority in his domain. Experience Current Role: Special Correspondent, The Indian Express. Decades of Experience: Over two decades of extensive reporting experience, primarily covering administration and political news. Geographical Focus: Holds significant reporting experience from West Bengal, Bihar, and the North-East, providing a comprehensive understanding of the socio-political landscape in these regions. Key Coverage: Has dedicated more than ten years to covering administration and political news, with a keen focus on political developments in West Bengal. Electoral Reporting: Demonstrated a commitment to crucial political moments, having covered the 2009 Lok Sabha election and 2010 assembly elections during his time at Anandabazar Patrika, and the 2019 Bihar Lok Sabha election while working with News18-Bangla. Career Foundation: Began his career at the leading vernacular daily Anandabazar Patrika, where he worked for more than fifteen years, including a three-year stint as the Bihar correspondent. Education Advanced Degree: Holds a Master's degree in Economics from Rabindrabharati University, providing an analytical framework for his political and administrative reporting. Undergraduate Education: Holds a Bachelor's degree from Calcutta University. Prestigious Alumni: His educational background includes attending esteemed institutions: he is an alumnus of St. Xavier's, Kolkata and Ramakrishna Mission Asrama, Narendrapur. Atri Mitra's decades of dedicated reporting, substantial focus on political and administrative beats, and solid academic credentials make him a trusted and authoritative source for news and analysis from Eastern and North-Eastern India. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Bengal