एबीपी न्यूज़ Updates: Election Commission Suspends Officials Over Agra MLC Vote

एबीपी न्यूज़: Election Commission Action in Agra MLC Polls

Following widespread media attention highlighted across platforms like एबीपी न्यूज़, the Election Commission has implemented strict disciplinary measures after reported irregularities during the October 23 legislative council elections. Viewers following general reports on एबीपी न्यूज़ noted how the voting process in Agra faced severe disruptions, leading to official interventions.

बूथ कैप्चरिंग और चुनावी गड़बड़ियां

The controversy unfolded when Samajwadi Party candidate Akash Agarwal broke down publicly in front of media cameras. He alleged that booth capturing occurred at booth number 20 in Kheragarh, claiming that voters were forced out and rooms were locked while the presiding officer was eating. Similar concerns were raised regarding booth number 40 in Chhata, alongside complaints that teachers and supporters faced harassment.

Agra MLC चुनाव में छह अधिकारी सस्पेंड

In response to the chaos and failure to maintain effective supervisory control, the Election Commission ordered the immediate suspension of six officials deployed at booths 21 and 26. The suspended personnel include Sector Magistrates OP Chak and Vishal Rathore, Crime Branch Inspector Harisharan Singh, Inspector Purushottam Pal, along with Sub-Inspectors Sandeep Kumar and Sumit Tyagi. Furthermore, fresh voting was ordered for booths 20, 21, and 26 following the initial probe.

अनुशासनात्मक कार्रवाई और आगामी प्रक्रिया

Alongside the primary suspensions, disciplinary actions are slated against 21 other workers, including five polling personnel (two presiding officers and three polling officers) as well as 16 police officers comprising five head constables and 11 constables. The commission has mandated that charge sheets for the implicated staff must be prepared within 10 days, with drafts submitted beforehand for administrative review.

Sources: AajTak, Hindustan, Dainik Bhaskar.