Election Commission orders transfer of Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla

The Election Commission of India has written to the Maharashtra Chief Secretary, for the immediate transfer of DGP Rashmi Shukla, and for handing over the charge to the seniormost IPS official.

The poll body has sought the names of three seniormost police officials to be shortlisted as the next DGP.

On Thursday (October 31, 2024), Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, requesting the removal of Ms. Shukla from her position accusing her of displaying a “clear bias” against opposition parties in the State, including Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the NCP(SP).