The Election Commission of India (ECI) has petitioned the Bombay High Court to release seized Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and annul results from the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituency, citing fraudulent practices by BJP’s Narayan Rane. The ECI seeks fresh elections amidst allegations of election law violations affecting voter integrity and candidate fairness.
The Supreme Court set to review a petition about reported voter numbers, raising concerns about potential discrepancies. The NGO Association of Democratic Reforms requested the Election Commission of India to disclose voting numbers and upload scanned copies of Form 17C. Various opposition parties are seeking transparency and accountability from the ECI. Opposition leaders highlighted significant discrepancies.