<h1>IAS Officers' Association condemns personal attacks on Chief Election Commissioner and family over unproven 'vote theft' allegations</h1> The IAS Officers' Association condemned personal attacks and unwarranted criticism directed at the Chief Election Commissioner and his family after allegations of 'vote theft' by a senior opposition leader, stating such attacks are unrelated to discharge of official duties and undermine dignity and integrity in public service. The opposition leader had accused the election commissioners of partisan conduct and threatened future action; the Chief Election Commissioner issued a seven-day ultimatum for a signed affidavit to substantiate the claims or risk them being deemed baseless. The association noted family members are serving civil servants and sought their privacy.