The Election Commission of India has suspended Atanu Chakraborty, a sector assistant in the Panihati Assembly constituency, due to allegations of his involvement in preparing campaign materials for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This decision was triggered by a video shared on social media by Kunal Ghosh, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate, which purportedly showed Chakraborty engaged in campaign activities. The Election Commission stated that Chakraborty's actions represent a serious violation of the Representation of the People Act 1951, compromising the neutrality required of election personnel. Following his suspension, Chakraborty has been issued a show-cause notice, requiring him to explain within 24 hours why further action should not be taken against him. During this period, he is restricted from leaving his headquarters without permission. The Panihati constituency is significant in the upcoming 2026 West Bengal elections, with the BJP fielding a candidate who is the mother of a victim in a high-profile case, aiming to challenge the ruling TMC's record.