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ECI Orders Transfer of State Officers and Police Ahead of UP, Punjab Elections
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 07:18 PM
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The Election Commission of India has directed the transfer of government officials and police officers from their home districts to ensure neutrality during the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued orders mandating the transfer of government officials and police officers from their home districts in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
The directive, announced in a statement released on Monday, requires all officers who are currently posted in their native districts to be reassigned to other regions to avoid any perception of bias during the electoral process.
ECI officials said the move is part of a broader effort to uphold the integrity of the polls and to prevent any undue influence that could arise from local affiliations. The orders will take effect immediately and will be monitored closely by the Commission.
The transfers are expected to be completed within the next few weeks, with the ECI assuring that the changes will not disrupt administrative functions. The Commission has urged all affected personnel to cooperate fully with the new postings.
The directive, announced in a statement released on Monday, requires all officers who are currently posted in their native districts to be reassigned to other regions to avoid any perception of bias during the electoral process.
ECI officials said the move is part of a broader effort to uphold the integrity of the polls and to prevent any undue influence that could arise from local affiliations. The orders will take effect immediately and will be monitored closely by the Commission.
The transfers are expected to be completed within the next few weeks, with the ECI assuring that the changes will not disrupt administrative functions. The Commission has urged all affected personnel to cooperate fully with the new postings.