• February 20, 2024

Supreme Court Orders Recount in Chandigarh Mayoral Polls, Validates Previously Invalidated Votes

Supreme Court Orders Recount in Chandigarh Mayoral Polls, Validates Previously Invalidated Votes

Supreme Court Orders Recount in Chandigarh Mayoral Polls, Validates Previously Invalidated Votes

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, directed a recount of votes in the recently concluded Chandigarh mayoral elections. This decision comes after the court deemed eight previously invalidated ballots to be valid.

These eight votes, according to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, were cast in favor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate, Kuldeep Kumar. The ballots were initially declared invalid by the returning officer, Anil Masih, raising concerns about potential manipulation of the election results.

Key Points of the Case:

  • Recount Ordered: The Supreme Court has directed a recount of all votes cast in the Chandigarh mayoral elections, including the eight previously invalidated ballots.
  • Invalid Ballots Deemed Valid: The court has overturned the returning officer’s decision to invalidate eight ballots, considering them valid for the recount.
  • Ballots Cast for AAP: Chief Justice Chandrachud explicitly mentioned that the validated ballots were cast in favor of the AAP candidate.

Reactions and Implications:

  • AAP Welcomes Decision: AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hailed the court’s decision, thanking the Supreme Court for “saving democracy in these difficult times.”
  • Potential Impact on Results: The inclusion of the previously invalidated votes could potentially alter the final outcome of the mayoral election.

  • Keywords: Chandigarh Mayoral Polls, Supreme Court, Recount, Invalid Votes, AAP, Arvind Kejriwal
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