The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued orders for placing six officials, including four policemen, under suspension for alleged lapses at a few polling stations of Agra Division Teachers’ Constituency on 23rd of this month. According to an ECI statement, the suspensions were ordered on the basis of an inquiry report filed by the Divisional Commissioner, Agra-cum-Returning Officer for Agra Division Teachers’ Constituency. 

 

The ECI said in a letter issued to the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh that the six delinquent officials would face charge sheets and another 21 polling officials shall face disciplinary proceedings. The ECI observed that the officers entrusted with supervisory responsibilities failed to ensure effective supervision and maintain proper control within and in the vicinity of the polling stations. It said, such dereliction of duty on the part of officers holding supervisory positions is viewed seriously and cannot be condoned.

 

Meanwhile, a re-poll was held today at polling stations number 20, 21 and 26 of Agra Division Teachers’ Constituency for the biennial election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. 

 

Polling in 11 MLC constituencies (five graduate and six teachers’ constituencies of the Legislative Council) was held on Friday. A total of 152 candidates were in the fray.