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Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Dhenkanal, Feb 19:
In a shocking incident, a presiding officer was reportedly seen casting votes for others at a polling booth in Sankulei panchayat in Odisha's Dhenkanal district today during the fourth phase panchayat elections in the state.
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According to reports, the incident took place when two women had come to polling booth no 3 of the panchayat to exercise their franchise.
Presiding officer of the booth, Ramesh Chandra Behera was seen casting votes on their behalf and also dropped ballot papers inside the ballot box.