NEW DELHI: On January 10th, A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking directions for the Election Commission of India (ECI) to act on a complaint related to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s promise of giving Rs 2,100 to women voters under the Mahila Samman Yojana.
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A Pune special court has summoned Rahul Gandhi to appear on December 2 regarding a defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, who alleges Gandhi made false remarks about freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar during a March 2023 speech in London. Gandhi previously missed court dates, prompting legal action from Savarkar’s representatives.
Today(on 9th May), A petition filed in the Supreme Court urges the Election Commission of India to address hate speeches during election campaigns, particularly by BJP members. Specific instances of hate speech are highlighted, and the petition emphasizes the need for the ECI to take action to uphold free and fair elections and maintain the integrity of the process.
