Agra MLC polls: ECI orders suspension of six supervisory officials, disciplinary proceedings against 21 others
- On Monday, the ECI suspended six officials for supervisory lapses during the October 23 Agra Division Teachers Constituency poll, citing failures in maintaining proper control within and near polling stations.
- Previously, the Election Commission declared polling void at three stations after flagging voter list errors, acting on the CEO recommendation from Uttar Pradesh.
- The list of suspended personnel includes Sector Magistrate Chak, Inspector Harisharan Singh, Sub-Inspector Shri Sandeep Kumar, Vishal Rathore, Additional Inspector Shri Purushottam Pal, and Sub-Inspector Shri Sumit Tyagi.
- Repolling concluded "peacefully and fairly," with the CEO reporting a voter turnout of 57% across the three booths.
- The Election Commission directed the CEO to issue charge-sheets to suspended officers, with draft charge-sheets due for vetting within 10 days of the letter's issue.
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ECI suspends six officials, orders action against 21 others over Agra teachers' constituency polling irregularities
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