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.