Alerting 239 employees to the seriousness of their oversight, Dhanbad Deputy Commissioner Aditya Ranjan has demanded explanations from those who absented themselves from the first training for 2026 municipal polls.
Appointed as voting staff via prior notifications, their no-show at the training has prompted swift administrative response. The session was pivotal for equipping them with the know-how required for poll duties.
The officer described the conduct as voluntary negligence that contravenes sacred electoral responsibilities enshrined in the Constitution. Such attitudes cannot be tolerated when democracy is at stake.
Responding promptly, notices require submissions within a tight 24-hour window to the staff coordination unit. This is part of broader efforts to enforce attendance and proficiency.
With municipal elections on the horizon, Dhanbad authorities are ramping up oversight. The episode highlights the challenges in mobilizing personnel but also the resolve to maintain high standards of electoral integrity.