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The Supreme Court is set to deliberate on the controversial practice of sponsoring namesake candidates in elections, following a PIL filed by Sabu Steephen. The petitioner argues that such candidates, aimed at diverting votes from genuine contenders, undermine the electoral process. It calls for the Election Commission to establish measures to eliminate this fraudulent tactic.
