Poll Body Suspends 6 Officials For Agra Legislative Council Election Lapses

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued orders for placing six officials, including four policemen, under suspension for alleged lapses at a few polling stations of Agra Division Teachers' Constituency on October 23, an official said.The suspensions were ordered on the basis of an inquiry report filed by the Divisional Commissioner, Agra-cum-Returning Officer for Agra Division Teachers' Constituency, said a statement.The six delinquent officials would face charge sheets and another 21 polling officials shall face disciplinary proceedings, the ECI said in a letter issued to the Chief Electoral Officer, Uttar Pradesh.The ECI action coincided with re-poll on Monday at polling stations number 20, 21 and 26 of Agra Division Teachers' Constituency for the biennial election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.While ordering action against the delinquent officials, the ECI said, "With utmost concern, the Commission has observed that the officers entrusted with supervisory responsibilities failed to ensure effective…