Bhopal, Nov 23 (PTI) The Election Commission on Thursday made it clear that reports about it giving an approval to extend Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary Iqbal Singh Bains' term by a month were false. Bains, a trusted hand of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has got two extensions of six months each earlier. At the request of the state government, the Centre had cleared these extensions in the past.

For appointing a senior bureaucrat to the top bureaucratic post, the EC's nod is necessary, they said. As the model code of conduct for the state assembly elections, held in a single phase on November 17, is still in force, any decision regarding Bains' term extension will have to be approved by the Election Commission.Once the pieces of the bat are attached together, you can begin to cover the handle. Start by selecting a piece of scrap material that is slightly larger than the handle. Then, use a hot glue gun to attach the material to the handle. You can also use fabric or foam to create a more realistic look. Paint the Bat

The next step in making a fake baseball bat is to paint it. Start by applying a coat of primer to the bat. This will help the paint to adhere better. Once the primer is dry, apply a coat of spray paint. Make sure to use a paint that is designed for outdoor use. This will help to protect the bat from the elements. Final Touches Taking to X, the office of the Madhya Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Anupam Rajan said, "A fake news is being shared on social media that Election Commission has given approval to the extension of tenure of Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh, who is about to superannuate. It is clarified that no such approval has been given by the Commission." If Bains does not get another extension, the EC may designate the senior most official in the state as the chief secretary.

According to sources, any decision regarding extension of Bains' term will have to be taken after the EC's approval in view of the model code of conduct.

When asked about it, CEO Ranjan told PTI, "I have already stated on X that the information that the EC has extended Bains' tenure as fake news."