Overview
- MHA approved Y-plus protection for Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal on an Election Commission recommendation, shifting security to centrally controlled CISF units.
- An order dated December 26 took effect from Friday as the Special Intensive Revision hearing phase began across West Bengal.
- About 11–12 CISF VIP security personnel are assigned to his personal and residential cover, with additional deployment at the CEO office to regulate entry and exit.
- Election and security officials describe the step as preventive following gheraos, aggressive protests, and movement blockages at the Balmer Lawrie office during roll-revision activities.
- Reports say Agarwal preferred a smaller detail, while the Trinamool Congress escalated complaints over alleged large-scale deletions under the SIR and submitted a memorandum to the CEO.