Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Governor Dr Bhai Mahavir on March 10 said the state government should accept Election Commission's (EC) recommendations and suspend 10 officials, who have been found responsible for irregularities in the voters' lists in the state.

"The commission has recommended suspension of these officials, including three collectors, only after it was convinced that they are responsible for the irregularities. Hence the state government must do its duty in the matter," the Governor said.

If the irregularities are not removed, people may lose faith in Democracy, as it is necessary for them to believe that elections are held in an independent and impartial manner, he said.

The EC has proved its impartiality by holding elections in Jammu and Kashmir even in the face of threats from terrorist and separatist, he said and pointed out "If the irregularities are not sorted out, it would send a wrong message to the people."

Even after the last Assembly elections, some employees of the Raj Bhavan had complained that their names did not figure in the voters list, Mahavir added.

PTI