ECI reshuffles five DEOs in Assam
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the transfer and posting of several IAS officers as District Election Officers (DEOs) in Assam in preparation for the 2026 Assembly elections.
According to the directive, P Uday Praveen has been posted as DEO of Kokrajhar, Srishti Singh in Majuli, Kimnei Changsan in Baksa, Madhusudan Nath in Chirang, and Jay Vikash in Udalguri. The Commission has issued strict instructions regarding compliance. "The Government of Assam is directed to implement the postings with immediate effect and submit a compliance report regarding the joining of the officers by 3:00 PM on March 17, 2026," the order stated. "Officers transferred out shall not be posted in any election-related assignment till completion of the election process," the directive added. The reshuffle is seen as part of the ECI's efforts to ensure free and fair elections across the state.
