The SP chief additionally warned that corrupt police and administrative officers would face authorized penalties primarily based on video proof. “Go without fear and exercise your right to vote!” he urged.
The Election Commission of India (EC) took swift action on Wednesday, suspending two police personnel for breaching its guidelines through the Uttar Pradesh bypolls by obstructing voters from casting their ballots. This determination adopted allegations raised by Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav, who offered video proof of police misconduct at a press convention in Lucknow.
Upon receiving the criticism, district election officers and police superintendents investigated and confirmed the violations, resulting in the suspension of the accused officers. The bypolls are being carried out throughout 9 constituencies, together with Ghaziabad, Katehari, Khair, Kundarki, Karhal, Majhawan, Meerapur, Phulpur, and Sisamau.
Concerned by social media stories alleging that some voters had been being focused primarily based on their neighborhood, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar instructed election officers in Uttar Pradesh to ensure a good and unbiased voting course of. Officials had been directed to handle complaints swiftly, inform complainants of the action taken, and guarantee no voter is unfairly barred from collaborating within the election. Strict warnings had been issued against any discriminatory practices, with clear directions to behave decisively against these discovered responsible.
Following these developments, the Kanpur Nagar Police Commissionerate suspended sub-inspectors Arun Kumar Singh and Rakesh Nadar for violating election guidelines. In a press release on X, the Commissionerate reaffirmed its dedication to upholding election integrity and guaranteeing compliance with all processes.
Akhilesh Yadav, in a publish on X, accused the police of unlawfully checking voter IDs and stopping folks from voting. He appealed to the Supreme Court and the EC to behave instantly, emphasizing that cops haven’t any authority to verify Aadhaar or voter identification playing cards. After the EC addressed his issues, Yadav urged voters who had been stopped earlier to return and solid their ballots, assuring them that malpractice would not be tolerated.
“The Election Commission has become vigilant and is assuring voters that they can cast their vote without interference,” Yadav wrote. He inspired voters to report any additional obstruction to election officers or political celebration representatives and expressed gratitude for the EC’s response.
The SP chief additionally warned that corrupt police and administrative officers would face authorized penalties primarily based on video proof. “Go without fear and exercise your right to vote!” he urged.
