Assam EVM issue: ECI suspended four officers, orders for repoll

DN Bureau

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday suspended four officials deputed in Assam’s Karimganj, after they were found transporting an EVM in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Krishnendu Paul 's vehicle.

Election Commission of India
Election Commission of India


New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday suspended four officials deputed in Assam’s Karimganj, after they were found transporting an EVM in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Krishnendu Paul 's vehicle.

ECI has also ordered repolling in the booth.

 Election Commission  said, "Presiding Officer was issued show-cause notice for violation of transport protocol.PO 3 other officials placed under suspension.Although EVM's seals were found intact it has been decided to do a re-poll at No 149-Indira MV School of LAC 1Ratabari(SC).
 










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