Achi news desk-
GUWAHATI: A video circulating on social media shows two people voting for a BJP candidate on April 26 at polling station number 11, 240 NO. Nayadhar LP School (right) of 125 Patharkandi, Karimganj, has sparked controversy.
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However, upon receipt of the complaint, the matter was immediately addressed during the inspection on April 27 at 11:00 in the presence of the Inspector General and candidates/election agents.
During the inspection, the survey team, together with the president, Nazrul Haq Tapader, the librarian of Tatla High School, clarified that the video was taken during a mock survey.
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It was also explained that the Clear Result Clear (CRC) process was conducted before the actual voting began, which ensures transparency and accuracy in the voting process.
In addition, statements by people seen in the joint video, including Abdul Saheed, son of Ajamuddin, of Chanjur, who is acting as poll agent for Abdul Hamed, an independent candidate, corroborated the explanation provided by poll officials.
According to the established procedure, the polling agents are allowed to cast some test votes in favor of their candidates in the mock poll phase.
Further investigation into the matter is ongoing, with polling station officials served with show cause notices to provide further clarification on the situation.
Currently, the allegations of voter fraud have been dismissed as false, with the election process deemed to have been conducted in accordance with established protocols.
