Symbol Slip-Up: Shimla Election Officer Suspended

An assistant returning officer in Shimla was suspended for negligence during panchayat elections. Irregularities in the symbol allotment were discovered in the Rohru subdivision, leading to administrative disruptions. The officer failed to adhere to state guidelines, affecting polling procedures.

A significant administrative error led to the suspension of an assistant returning officer in Shimla, following allegations of negligence during the recent panchayat elections in the Rohru subdivision, officials confirmed.

District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap suspended Rajneesh Chauhan, who was responsible for allocating election symbols to candidates in the Dalgaon gram panchayat under Rohru.

An inquiry uncovered that Chauhan neglected to follow the guidelines set by the State Election Commission, resulting in procedural lapses that disrupted the administrative system, necessitating his reassignment to the BDO office in Rohru.