Returning officer Anil Masih admits inability to answer CJI’s questions properly, citing depression and stress after a leaked video. The Supreme Court bench, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, is set to review Masih’s affidavit today. Previously, Masih’s actions in the Chandigarh mayoral polls were criticized, and AAP’s Kuldeep Kumar was declared the winner. Masih had initially declared the BJP candidate as the victor, but the Supreme Court ordered a recount.
The Supreme Court declared AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as the winner of the Chandigarh mayoral polls, rebuking the returning officer for unlawfully altering the election’s course and providing false statements. The court ordered the eight “invalid” votes to be counted as valid, highlighting the importance of preserving the electoral democratic process. Anil Masih was issued a show-cause notice.
The Supreme Court of India has intervened in the Chandigarh Mayor elections, ordering the production of ballot papers and vote-counting video amid allegations of fraud and forgery by the Returning Officer. A new officer, unaffiliated with any political party, must be appointed. The Court has emphasized its commitment to upholding democratic values and ensuring fair electoral processes.
BJP’s Chandigarh Mayor, Manoj Sonkar, resigned ahead of a crucial Supreme Court hearing following allegations of electoral malpractice. The controversy escalated after the presiding officer’s removal and opposition demands for a new mayoral election. The Supreme Court condemned the election as a “mockery of democracy” and ordered a thorough investigation, highlighting the critical role of the judiciary in upholding electoral integrity.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, denounced the alleged tampering of ballot papers during the Chandigarh Mayor elections as a “murder of democracy.” The Court issued a notice, ordered the preservation of evidence, and halted further municipal activities, demonstrating its commitment to upholding democratic values and fair electoral processes.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued a notice in response to an AAP councillor’s petition regarding alleged fraudulent activities in the Chandigarh Mayor polls, directing respondents to reply within three weeks. The petition claims manipulation of votes and bias by election officers, raising serious concerns about electoral integrity in local governance and necessitating a thorough investigation.