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Election Commission removes observer in Gorakhpur-Faizabad amid complaints

The Election Commission has removed Abhay Singh, the election observer for Gorakhpur-Faizabad MLC constituency, following a complaint from a dissident BJP MLC. An IAS officer from the 2009 batch has been appointed as his replacement.

LSN India · 26 October 2026

Election Commission removes observer in Gorakhpur-Faizabad amid complaints

The Election Commission has taken action against the election observer overseeing the Gorakhpur-Faizabad MLC constituency, removing Abhay Singh from his position following allegations raised by a rebel BJP MLC. The decision marks an administrative reshuffle in the election supervisory mechanism for the region. Prakash Bindu, an IAS officer from the 2009 batch, has been appointed as the new election observer for the constituency. The removal comes amid heightened scrutiny of election administration in Uttar Pradesh's eastern region. The Commission's action underscores its commitment to maintaining impartiality and addressing concerns raised by political stakeholders during the election process. The shift in observer personnel is expected to ensure a smooth continuation of electoral activities in the constituency.