West Bengal bars officers from sharing information with media
West Bengal's BJP government has implemented a ban on officials communicating with the media without prior permission. This order affects various state service officers and restricts their ability to share information or participate in media activities. Critics, including Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, argue that this move undermines free expression and fundamental rights.
- ▪The West Bengal government issued a complete prohibition on officials interacting with the media without permission.
- ▪The order applies to IAS, IPS, WBCS, WBPS officers, and other state government employees.
- ▪Officials are barred from making adverse criticisms of government policies or decisions.
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West Bengal bars officers from sharing information with mediaWest Bengal's BJP government ordered a complete ban on officials communicating with media without permission, raising concerns over free expression.Published on: May 22, 2026 6:36 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link Kolkata: West Bengal’s new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government issued an order on Wednesday stating there would be “complete prohibition” on officers interacting with or sharing information with the media without permission.West Bengal bars officers from sharing information with mediaIt was sent to all Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) and West Bengal Police Service (WBPS) officers and other state government employees.The order, a copy of…
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