Bhubaneswar: A teacher of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV), posted as the presiding officer at a booth during the by-election in Odisha’s Nuapada Assembly constituency, was suspended on Tuesday for violating the secrecy of voting.

The teacher, identified as Sandeep Kumar Swain, is a Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) of OAV Timanpur in Sinnapali block. Posted as the presiding officer of Booth No. 46, Swain was placed under suspension by the Nuapada Collector with immediate effect for breaching poll norms related to voting secrecy. ADVERTISEMENT

As per the order issued by the Collector, Swain will remain attached to OAV at Neigipali during the suspension period. His reinstatement will be considered only after clearance from the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha.

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