Abhishek Singh had been appointed Normal Observer for 2 meeting constituencies in Ahmedabad.
New Delhi:
An officer assigned to Gujarat election duties has paid closely for his posts on Instagram. Abhishek Singh, an IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer, was eliminated by the Election Fee for apparently flaunting his posting on Instagram, sources stated as we speak.
Abhishek Singh had “used Instagram for sharing his posting/becoming a member of as Normal Observer and had used his official place as a publicity stunt”, the Election Fee’s order reportedly says.
Forward of subsequent month’s Gujarat election, Abhishek Singh, an Uttar Pradesh cadre officer, had been appointed Normal Observer for 2 meeting constituencies in Ahmedabad – Bapunagar and Asarwa.
The officer, who calls himself Abhishek S IAS on social media, shared two images on Instagram. In a single, he stands subsequent to an official automotive with a beacon and “Observer” written on the entrance. “Joined as Observer for Gujarat elections,” the caption stated.
One other submit confirmed him with three extra officers and an armed safety man, all smiling on the digital camera.
Mr Singh, who seems to be lively on social media and describes himself as a “public servant, actor, social entrepreneur and cussed optimist”, shared the identical images on Twitter.
In keeping with sources, the Election Fee had “taken a really severe view” of the officer’s Insta submit and so, he “has been relieved instantly of his duties as Normal Observer and has been debarred from any election associated responsibility until additional orders.”
Abhishek, nonetheless, clarified the matter and stated that he has accepted the ballot physique’s determination.
“Although I consider there’s nothing unsuitable on this submit. A public servant, in a automotive purchased by public’s cash, reporting for public responsibility, with public officers, speaking it to the general public. It’s neither publicity nor a stunt!”, he tweeted.
I settle for the Hon’ble ECI’s determination with all humility 🙏
Although I consider there’s nothing unsuitable on this submit. A public servant, in a automotive purchased by public’s cash, reporting for public responsibility,with public officers, speaking it to the general public. It’s neither publicity nor a stunt! https://t.co/T89c1K6PMi— Abhishek Singh (@Abhishek_asitis) November 18, 2022
The officer was ordered to depart the constituency instantly and report back to his mum or dad cadre. All authorities amenities offered to him in Gujarat have been additionally taken away, together with the automotive featured in his posts.
Mr Singh has been changed by Krishan Bajpai, one other IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer.
Gujarat will vote on December 1 and 5 for a brand new authorities. The outcomes might be declared on December 8.
