The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday, April 8, 2024 accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misusing the Election Commission India’s (ECI) platform for issuing threats to serving government officials who refuse to toe the party’s line.
The BJD filed a petition addressing the ECI, drawing the latter’s attention to the recent transfer of six Indian Police Service (IPS) and two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers in the State. On April 2, the ECI had directed the Odisha Chief Secretary to shift eight senior officers to non-election duty. Following the order, these officers have been shifted from their posts.
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