Under the administration of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, allegations have surfaced regarding the assignment of non-IPS officers to positions within the IPS cadre, prompting criticism from opposition leader Subhendu Adhikari. Adhikari took to social media, asserting, "Police positions are being misused. I will ask the Election Commission to bring back the rule of law-democracy in this state." He called for the removal of non-IPS officers from their designated posts within the IPS cadre, raising concerns about the fairness of law enforcement under the current administration.
In response, Trinamool Congress refuted Adhikari's claims, labeling them as misinformation and demanding the immediate removal of his social media post. They emphasized that state police officers are appointed to fixed positions as per Union Home Ministry regulations. The dispute highlights growing tensions between political factions ahead of upcoming elections, with Adhikari advocating for intervention from the Election Commission to ensure the integrity of law enforcement practices in the state.