The elections to the Madhya Pradesh Scouts and Guides would be held on Jan 23, as per pre-decided schedule. The Bharat Scouts and Guides late in the evening confirmed that the election process held so far in the MP unit, were valid and the elections would be held on Saturday.
Chief National Commissioner of the Bharat Scouts and Guides BI Nagrale (Retired IAS officer) in a letter informed that after having gone through the communications he has found that the process of election followed by the Returning Officer had no fault and thus it has been upheld.
“During observations, it has bee found that representations and communications have now been received in this office that the entire process of election was as per the rules and no violation of the provisions in conducting the election has taken place,” he added.
BI Nagrale further said, “I also discussed over telephone with the newly appointed Returning Officer about the reactions and situation obtaining at the State Headquarters, Bhopal. The communications received both in writing and on telephone from various stakeholders state about the fact that the process of election right from the beginning has been well within the framework of the rules.”
He further added that he, therefore, withdraw and cancel the Office Order dated January 21, 2016 as referred to at SI No; l under reference. RK Kaushik, Deputy Director, Bharat Scouts & Guides is directed to continue to work as the Returning Officer and will attend to the remaining process of the election as per rules.
The meeting of the State Council will take place as per the Agenda on Saturday, as scheduled. In the order, Nagrale stated that the State Secretary of Madhya Pradesh State Bharat Scouts & Guides is directed to ensure that the meeting of the State Council takes place and the business of the meeting is transacted smoothly.
RK Kaushik was also directed to remain present in the meeting on Saturday right from the beginning arid submit a report to this office after the meeting of the State Council is over.