IAS Abhishek Singh, who was appointed as the General Observer for two constituencies in Ahmedabad - Bapunagar and Asarwa has been removed from the election duty by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for flaunting his recent posting as Observer on his social media account on Friday.
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 15 (ANI): A police constable was thrashed by a mob after his car allegedly collided with a bike while returning from election duty in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district on Monday evening, the police said.
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): Worried over soaring COVID-19 cases, the Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) on election duty in five poll-bound states to strictly follow safety protocols.
Kotdwar (Uttarakhand) [India], January 13 (ANI): As many as 30 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, deployed on election duty in Kotdwar Assembly constituency, have tested positive for COVID-19.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 24 (ANI): Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday wrote to the Chief Election Officer of West Bengal demanding removal of DCP South, Akash Magharia, alleging that he molested BJP's Bhabhanipur candidate Priyanka Tibrewal and three other Members of Parli
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 20 (ANI): As the second wave of Covid-19 sweeps across India, another teacher in Telangana succumbed to the virus while she was on poll duty during a by-election last month.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], March 23 (ANI): A deputy tehsildar level officer who was deputed on election duty has been suspended for approving five voter IDs for a person in Kasargod, said State Chief Electoral Officer TR Meena on Monday.
Krishna (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 11 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh police arrested TDP leader and former minister Kollu Ravindra on Thursday morning for allegedly obstructing officers on election duty during municipal polls which were held on Wednesday.
New Delhi [India], Dec 12 (ANI): After a fratricide incident recently took place in Jharkhand amid the ongoing elections, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has issued guidelines for all force personnel to not consume or carry liquor.
Kolhapur (Maharashtra) [India], Oct 21 (ANI): A teacher died due to a heart attack while performing her election duties in Karvir assembly constituency earlier today.
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], Oct 19 (ANI): Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Manoj Yadava on Saturday said that the state police administration has made massive security arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of general elections to the Vidhan Sabha on October 21 in the state.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 21 (ANI): BJP state unit on Tuesday filed a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) alleging that the commission issued more postal ballots than required for government officials who were on election duty.