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.
4 EC officials suspended over Assam EVM issue: EC Sources
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Last night a polled EVM was being taken in Patharkandi, Assam when crowd intercepted it as car didn't belong to EC. As per sources, EC car broke down&officials took lift in a car later identified to be of a BJP candidate. pic.twitter.com/b3g7HoCMdm
ECI has also ordered repolling in the booth.
Presiding Officer was issued show-cause notice for
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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): @ECISVEEP on Assam EVM issue pic.twitter.com/P0mEJzUASY
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).
