Abhishek Singh was assigned as General Observer for 2 meeting constituencies in Ahmedabad.

New Delhi:

IAS officer Abhishek Singh, faraway from Gujarat election obligation for posting about his new project on social media, put out a brand new submit on Friday explaining the intentions behind the submit. “A public servant, in a car bought by public’s money, reporting for public duty, with public officials, communicating it to the public. It is neither publicity nor a stunt,” the officer mentioned, sharing an earlier tweet during which he had shared about his new project.

The Uttar Pradesh cadre officer, nevertheless, clarified that he accepts the Election Commission with “all humility”.

I settle for the Hon’ble ECI’s resolution with all humility
Though I consider there’s nothing incorrect on this submit. A public servant, in a automobile purchased by public’s cash, reporting for public obligation,with public officers, speaking it to the general public. It is neither publicity nor a stunt! https://t.co/T89c1K6PMi

– Abhishek Singh (@Abhishek_asitis) November 18, 2022

Abhishek Singh was assigned as General Observer for 2 meeting constituencies in Ahmedabad – Bapunagar and Asarwa.

Mr Singh had shared two images on Instagram and Twitter.

In one, he stands subsequent to an official automobile with “Observer” written on the entrance. Another submit confirmed him with three extra officers and an armed safety man, all smiling on the digicam.

“Joined as Observer for Gujarat elections,” the caption mentioned.

The Election Commission, NDTV has learnt, had “taken a very serious view” of the officer’s Instagram submit and so, he “has been relieved immediately of his duties as General Observer and has been debarred from any election related duty till further orders.”

The officer was ordered to go away the constituency instantly and report back to his mum or dad cadre. All authorities services offered to him in Gujarat have been additionally taken away, together with the automobile featured in his posts.

Mr Singh has been changed by Krishan Bajpai, one other IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer.

Gujarat will vote on December 1 and 5 for a brand new authorities. The outcomes might be declared on December 8.