Nuapada: A teacher of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) was suspended on Tuesday for violating the secrecy of voting during the Nuapada Assembly bye-election.

Nuapada Collector ordered the suspension of Sandeep Kumar Swain, Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) of OAV Timanpur in Sinapali block, who was posted as the Presiding Officer of Booth No. 46. He was placed under suspension with immediate effect for breaching poll norms related to voting secrecy.

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

This is the second such action taken on polling day. Earlier, Presiding Officer Dhananjay Mallik of Bo

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