West Bengal govt. downgrades Sourav Ganguly’s security cover
The BJP-led government in West Bengal has downgraded the security cover of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly from Z-category to Y-category. Officials describe the move as a routine security review, though some political observers link it to Ganguly's perceived ties to the previous TMC administration.
Why it matters
The security status of high-profile public figures in India often reflects shifting political dynamics and power structures.
The newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State government in West Bengal on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) reduced the security cover for Sourav Ganguly, former captain of the Indian cricket team, from the Z- category to the Y-category.
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