UP poll panel orders deactivation of computer operators’ ECINET login IDs after misuse allegations

What happened: Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer ordered immediate deactivation of ECINET login IDs for all computer assistants in electoral registration officer offices statewide, after Congress alleged voter names were replaced in Pilibhit Sadar. Key numbers: Congress Why it matters: Rinwa said legal action would be taken against current and former electoral registration officers in the constituency, and the services of a computer assistant at the Pilibhit Voter Registration Centre would be terminated. The Election Commission ordered reverification of names added and deleted.

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer ordered immediate deactivation of ECINET login IDs for all computer assistants in electoral registration officer offices statewide, after Congress alleged voter names were replaced in Pilibhit Sadar.

Rinwa said legal action would be taken against current and former electoral registration officers in the constituency, and the services of a computer assistant at the Pilibhit Voter Registration Centre would be terminated. The Election Commission ordered reverification of names added and deleted.