Examining the Controversies Surrounding the Chandigarh Mayoral Election
The recent Chandigarh mayoral election has sparked controversy, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accusing the election officer of electoral malpractice, prompting them to knock on the doors of the Supreme Court. In a hearing held on Monday, February 5, the Supreme Court took a stern stance on the allegations of malpractice in the Chandigarh mayoral election.
Chief Justice Questions the Integrity of the Electoral Process
After reviewing footage of the mayoral election, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Devi Chandrachud expressed concern over how an official could tamper with a ballot. He asserted that any such misconduct should lead to legal action.
Supreme Court’s Firm Stand and Future Course of Action
The Supreme Court declared that if necessary, fresh elections would be conducted with a renewed vigor. Additionally, the court directed the High Court to take charge of the ballot papers and video recordings of the voting process. The next hearing on this matter is scheduled for the following week.
Congress and AAP Joint Candidate’s Plea
Kuldeep Kumar, the joint candidate of Congress and AAP in the Chandigarh mayoral election, filed a petition, claiming biased conduct by the presiding officer during the election. According to him, this alleged misconduct led to his defeat.
High Court’s Delayed Hearing
The High Court had scheduled a hearing three weeks after the petition was filed. Kuldeep Kumar also mentioned that he had filed a plea in the High Court for fresh elections, but an interim order was denied. The High Court has set a date for the hearing three weeks from now.
BJP Emerges Victorious Amidst Invalid Votes
During the Chandigarh mayoral election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious, securing all three positions. However, eight votes were declared invalid during the counting process, leading to challenges for the joint candidates of Congress and AAP.
BJP’s Triumph and the Blow to Congress-AAP Alliance
The BJP’s triumph in the mayoral election dealt a significant blow to the Congress-AAP alliance, as the two parties were neck and neck in terms of votes. Both AAP and Congress had accused the presiding officer of electoral misconduct, exacerbating the already tense situation.
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