Screenshot of the video shared by Akhilesh Yadav
Lucknow: During the by-elections held for 9 UP seats, the Samajwadi Party accused the police in many places of threatening voters. Following complaints from the SP, the Election Commission has suspended seven police officers. According to information, two inspectors, Arun Singh and Rakesh Nadar, have been suspended in Sisamau. They are accused of misbehaving with voters and violating the Election Commission guidelines.
Five police officers suspended in Kanpur
Kanpur Police Commissioner Akhil Kumar said about the suspension of five policemen that we had received information that some policemen were not following the Election Commission’s guidelines. Action has been taken against him. The vote takes place without a hitch. We received information that people from outside had entered the constituency. With this in mind, appropriate security measures were taken.
Akhilesh Yadav tweeted the information.
SP chief Akhilesh tweeted and said we appeal to all those voters who were stopped from voting earlier to try to vote again. After speaking to the country’s Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on the basis of video and photographic evidence, the corrupt and biased police officers have been suspended and the remaining guilty officers are about to be suspended.
The Electoral Commission had given orders for action.
Taking cognizance of complaints raised by SP on social media about some communities being prevented from voting during the by-elections, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has directed the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh and all election officials of district and electoral officials that guarantee equity. and fluid voting. He gave strict instructions to ensure the voting process.
The officials were asked to immediately take cognizance of all complaints and take immediate action and also inform the complainant by tagging him through social media. They were warned that no eligible voter should be prevented from voting and that any type of discriminatory attitude would not be tolerated. Officials said election officials have been told that if anyone is found guilty after receiving the complaint, strict action should be taken against him.
Entry- ANI
