UP By-Polls 2024: The Election Commission of India has suspended seven policemen, taking action during the ongoing by-elections in Uttar Pradesh. According to sources, keeping in mind the complaints on social media by Samajwadi Party about stopping some communities from voting during Uttar Pradesh by-elections, Election Commission Secretary Rajiv Kumar has issued strict instructions to CEO UP and all District Election Officers, Returning Officers. Have been issued. And it has been asked to ensure that the voting process is conducted fairly and smoothly.
Seven policemen were suspended
The Election Commission has suspended two police officers in Sisamau and 3 police personnel in Moradabad after receiving a complaint from the SP and allegations of misconduct through various means. Two policemen have also been suspended in Muzaffarnagar. In which two police officers SI Arun Kumar Singh and Rakesh Kumar Nadar were checking the identity cards of the voters. Against whom the SP had complained that some communities were prevented from voting.
Stone pelting on BJP candidate’s car
BJP candidate from Sisamau, Suresh Awasthi, alleges that SP pelted stones at him. There was a huge uproar in Sisamau. Awasthi said that he was passing through the road when stones were pelted at his vehicle. The police is investigating the matter
Akhilesh appealed to vote again
Akhilesh appealed to the voters stopped at the polling station to vote again. He said that all the stopped voters are requested to go to the polling station and vote again. The Chief Secretary of the Election Commission has suspended corrupt police personnel on the basis of video and photo evidence. Rest of the guilty officers will also be suspended. Vote with confidence.