Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Deceased Teacher Appointed as Polling Officer
A teacher named Santosh Borse, who passed away four months ago, was mistakenly appointed as a polling officer for the Malegaon Municipal Corporation elections.
This happened because of a mistake made by the Education Officer.
The Municipal Administrator has asked the Education Officer to explain why this happened and has warned of strict action if no explanation is given.
This incident has caused a lot of confusion and questions about how such a mistake could have occurred.
A deceased teacher, Santosh Borse, was appointed as a polling officer for the Malegaon Municipal Corporation elections.
The appointment was issued by Municipal Administrator Ravindra Jadhav.
Four teachers were appointed to the polling team at booth number 48, including the deceased teacher.
The incident has raised questions about administrative negligence and the functioning of the Education Department.
A show-cause notice has been issued to the Education Officer, requiring an explanation within 24 hours.
- Who
- Santosh Borse, a deceased teacher from Sakora village, and Municipal Administrator Ravindra Jadhav
- What
- Appointment of a deceased teacher as a polling officer
- When
- Four months after the teacher's death, during the Malegaon Municipal Corporation elections
- Where
- Malegaon, Nashik
- Why
- Due to administrative negligence and incorrect information provided by the Education Officer
- Name of Deceased Teacher
- Santosh Borse
- Location of Incident
- Malegaon, Nashik
- Election Type
- Malegaon Municipal Corporation elections
- Polling Booth Number
- 48
- Responsible Authority
- Municipal Administrator Ravindra Jadhav
- Action Taken
- Show-cause notice issued to Education Officer