The suspension, which has sparked political backlash and the possibility of a legal standoff, stems from a disruption at the event over the display of a Bharat Mata portrait.
The group, however, made it clear that it will continue democratic forms of protest until Singh is released unconditionally.
A show cause notice has been issued to the Assistant Engineer concerned, while an explanation has also been sought regarding the issue from the Executive Engineer
The Election Commission has suspended Arun Gorain, Assistant System Manager of Kakdwip Subdivision, for gross misconduct, according to an order issued by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal.
In a further blow to Kalita, his nomination for the BFI president’s post was also rejected due to the mandatory cooling-off period required after serving two consecutive four-year terms as an office bearer.
The Telangana Congress has suspended its MLC, Teenmar Mallanna, for engaging in anti-party activities after he burned a copy of the caste census report presented in the Legislative Assembly.
The Election Commission on Wednesday suspended seven policemen over complaints of rigging of Uttar Pradesh bypolls.
The Orissa High Court on Wednesday granted bail to a female friend of an Army officer of Sikh Regiment amid allegations that the former was unlawfully arrested after the cops of Bharatpur police in Bhubaneswar assaulted the couple besides molesting and stripping the woman.
Twitter under new CEO has suspended the account of online database provider PlainSite and its founder Aaron Greenspan, who is a known Tesla and Elon Musk critic.
The action was taken against the IPS officer pending inquiry in connection with a case of the alleged leak of details regarding transportation of the Elathur train arson.
