UP CEO Office Apologises for Controversial Social Media Response
· India · Indian Express, Times of India
The office of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has issued an apology following a contentious social media post regarding errors in the Legislative Council electoral roll. The official handle had previously responded to criticism from AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh with a sharp, informal tone that drew widespread backlash. The controversy originated from the appearance of bizarre, incorrect names in the voter list, including an entry translated as “Ram beat Yadav”. While the CEO’s office clarified that the error stemmed from a faulty translation of the name “Ramhit Yadav”, the subsequent defensive response sparked further public outcry. The office has now committed to maintaining dignified and formal communication on all official platforms moving forward.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the importance of professional conduct for government social media handles, especially when addressing public grievances regarding critical administrative documents like electoral rolls.
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