His earlier conviction in the case had led to his disqualification as an MLA from the Rampur Sadar constituency, and the BJP's victory in a subsequent bypoll.
He made headlines when he took stern actions against Azam Khan and his aides for violating the model of code of conduct during Lok Sabha elections in 2019
As per the schedule, the notification for the bypolls for Suar and another seat will be issued on April 13, and April 20 will be the last date to file nominations.
Aunjaneya Kumar Singh, the IAS officer who took on senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohd Azam Khan, has been given a one-year extension by the Centre to continue in Uttar Pradesh.The 2005 Sikkim batch cadre was serving as commissioner Moradabad .