ECI suspends six officials, including four policemen, for alleged polling station lapses in Agra
The Election Commission of India has suspended six officials, including four policemen, due to alleged lapses at polling stations in the Agra Division Teachers’ Constituency on the 23rd of this month. This decision followed an inquiry report from the Divisional Commissioner, who also serves as the Returning Officer for the constituency. The ECI indicated that these officials would face charge sheets, while an additional 21 polling officials would undergo disciplinary proceedings for failing to maintain proper supervision at the polling stations. A re-poll was conducted today at specific polling stations in the constituency as part of the biennial election for the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.
The Radius summarizes this story. Read the original report from Prasar Bharati.
Read Full