- On May 25, 2026, the Election Commission of India appointed Neelam Meena as the new Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal.
- With this appointment, she has become the state's first female Chief Electoral Officer.
- Neelam Meena is a 1998-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer belonging to the West Bengal cadre.
- Her appointment is being regarded as a historic and significant step in the state's electoral administration.
- The Chief Electoral Officer serves as the principal administrative officer overseeing electoral arrangements within the state. This office functions under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951.
- The responsibilities of the Chief Electoral Officer include managing the electoral rolls, organizing polling stations, conducting the election process, and coordinating various election-related administrative tasks.
- This office functions under the aegis of the Election Commission of India and, at the state level, coordinates with District Election Officers and Electoral Registration Officers to ensure the smooth conduct of the election process.
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