Violence had erupted in Karimganj district of Assam after a mob spotted a BJP candidate's vehicle being used to take a polled EVM to the strong room on Thursday night, forcing the police to fire in the air to bring the situation under control.
Read more about Violence in Assam s Karimganj after EVM found in BJP candidate s car on Business Standard. Violence broke out in Karimganj district of Assam night after a mob spotted a BJP candidate s vehicle being used to take a polled EVM to the strong room, forcing the police to fire in the air
The Election Commission on Friday ordered repolling in polling station 179 of Ratabari seat in Assam after a video surfaced on social media which allegedly showed EVMs in the car of Patharkandi BJP candidate Krishnendu Paul
EC orders repoll at one Assam station after EVM controversy Presiding officer had carried the device in a car belonging to a BJP candidate
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. The presiding officer has also been issued a notice under violation of the transport protocol. 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.
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.