Election commission removes Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday ordered the immediate transfer of Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla (IPS:1988:MH). The ECI has directed the Chief Secretary of state to hand over her charge to the next senior-most IPS officer in the cadre.

Acting on complaints from the Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT), the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday ordered the immediate transfer of Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla (IPS:1988:MH). The ECI has directed the Chief Secretary of state to hand over her charge to the next senior-most IPS officer in the cadre. Additionally, the Chief Secretary has been directed to submit a panel of three IPS officers by 1 pm on 5th November 2024, for the appointment of a new DGP for Maharashtra.