Karimganj (Assam) [India], April 2 (ANI): An FIR has been lodged against unknown persons after they attacked a car, allegedly belonging to a BJP candidate, carrying a polled electronic voting machine. The EVM was being carried in the car after the EC vehicle broke down and officials took a lift in the passing car, sources added.
The Election Commission has ordered repolling at polling station number 149 of Ratabari seat in Assam following the row surrounding an EVM being found in a car that belongs to Patharkandi BJP candidate Krishnendu Paul.
The Election Commission of India recently gave an account of the measures being taken by it to ensure that the upcoming by-elections in Tamilnadu are free and fair The development comes in a.
EVM in BJP candidate s car: EC suspends four officials in Assam ANI | Updated: Apr 02, 2021 13:30 IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Election Commission on Friday suspended four officials after a video surfaced on social media purportedly showing an EVM being found in a BJP candidate s car in Patharkandi constituency following the second round of polling in Assam. The Presiding Officer was issued a show-cause notice for violation of the transport protocol. Thereafter, the PO and three other officials have been placed under suspension. EC said in an official statement. On examination, the polled EVM comprising of BU, CU, and VVPAT was found to be with its seal intact without any damage whatsoever. All the items have been deposited in the strong room, it said further.
Assam elections: EVM found in BJP candidate’s car; EC orders repoll
In a statement, the EC said the presiding officer and three other officials have been placed under suspension.
By PTI| Updated: 2nd April 2021 1:36 pm IST Electronic Voting Machine
Karimganj: The Election Commission on Friday ordered a repoll at a polling station in Ratabari seat of Assam after the presiding officer carried the EVM after polling in a vehicle which reportedly belonged to a BJP candidate.
In a statement, the EC said the presiding officer and three other officials have been placed under suspension.
“Although seals of the EVM were found intact, it has nevertheless been decided to do a re-poll at No. 149- Indira M.V. School of LAC 1 Ratabari (SC) as an added precaution,” the poll panel said.