Probe ordered into ‘irregularity’ in Theog polls

Shimla, January 22

The scheduled counting of votes for 22 panchayat samitis and three zila parishads in Theog block was postponed today after it came to light that polling staff had written the names of the voters on the ballot papers, thereby revealing the identity of the voters.

Besides, directions have been issued for a re-poll in Ward No. 7 of three panchayats (Balag, Sainj and Jais), where the names of the voters were written on the ballot paper.

Votes for panchayat samiti and zila parishad will be cast again in these three wards on Saturday from 7 am to 1 pm.

Thereafter, the ballot box will be brought to the counting centres, and the counting will start. The state election commission has directed the district election commission and the Deputy Commissioner to hold an inquiry into the matter. — TNS

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