Election Commission in India halts appointment of Colonel Vikrant Prasher during J&K assembly election period.

The Election Commission of India has paused the appointment of Colonel Vikrant Prasher as Senior Superintendent of Police in Jammu and Kashmir due to the ongoing Model Code of Conduct during assembly elections. This decision mandates the J&K administration to explain the appointment's issuance without prior approval from the Commission. A compliance report is due by October 1, coinciding with the final phase of voting in the region.

September 30, 2024
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