Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Rajasthan: Three Polling Officers Suspended for Negligence
In Rajasthan, three people who were supposed to help with the election were suspended.
These people, called booth level polling officers, didn't do their jobs.
They didn't show up for work even after being asked several times.
Because they didn't do their jobs, the important work of the election was affected.
Now, they have been suspended and could face further action.
Other officials who are not doing their jobs properly will also be dealt with.
Three booth level polling officers in Rajasthan were suspended.
The officers were suspended for alleged dereliction of duty.
They failed to join duty despite repeated reminders.
The suspensions occurred in the Jhotwara assembly segment.
Disciplinary action is being considered for other negligent officials.
- Who
- Abhilesh Yogi, Surendra Chaudhary, and Santosh Budhania were the suspended officers.
- What
- Three booth level polling officers were suspended for not performing their election duties.
- When
- On Wednesday.
- Where
- Jhotwara assembly segment of Rajasthan.
- Why
- Because they failed to fulfill their election duties despite multiple reminders.
- Action
- Suspension
- Location
- Jhotwara, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Reason
- Dereliction of duty
- Authority
- Elector Registration Authority
- Laws Used
- People’s Representatives Act 1950, Rajasthan Civil Services Rules 1958