GUWAHATI, March 21 -- The election commission of India (ECI) has directed the transfer of Sonitpur SP Sushanta Biswa Sarma as part of its efforts to ensure impartial Lok Sabha elections in Assam.

Significantly, Sushanta Biswa Sarma, the Sonitpur SP, is the brother of Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Reportedly, the ECI opted to transfer the brother of the Assam chief minister as a proactive measure to allay any concerns of potential bias or perceived compromise in administration.

Additionally, the election commission has directed relocation of "non-cadre" district magistrates and superintendents of police in certain states.

The electoral body clarified that "non-cadre" district magistrates (DMs) and superintendents of police ...