Chandigarh Mayor Election

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Supreme Court Criticizes Chandigarh Mayor Election as a Murder of Democracy

The Supreme Court's scathing remarks on the Chandigarh mayor election highlight concerns over democracy

The recent Chandigarh Mayor Election has stirred controversy with the Supreme Court delivering strong criticism, labeling it as a 'murder of democracy.' The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, expressed deep concerns during the hearing, condemning the irregularities in the election process. The video evidence of the Returning Officer manipulating ballot papers under CCTV surveillance has raised serious questions about the integrity of the election.

The Supreme Court's directive to secure all records including ballot papers and video footage emphasizes the gravity of the situation. The court's stance on preserving transparency and the electoral process signals a pivotal moment in safeguarding democratic principles. The clash between political parties, especially the AAP and BJP, adds another layer of tension to the unfolding events.

In response to the court's scrutiny, AAP presented evidence of alleged tampering by the BJP, further fueling the controversy. The involvement of key political figures and the intense scrutiny from the Supreme Court reflect the high stakes involved in the Chandigarh mayor election. The unfolding drama underscores the importance of upholding democratic values and ensuring fair electoral practices.

On one side, the AAP and Congress alliance challenges the integrity of the election, while the BJP faces accusations of undemocratic practices. The impact of this election scandal reverberates through the political landscape, raising concerns about the sanctity of the democratic process and the need for accountability and transparency.

Interesting facts about the individuals and organizations involved in this controversy shed light on the power dynamics at play. The Returning Officer, Anil Masih, comes under intense scrutiny for his actions during the election, with the Supreme Court expressing shock at the irregularities. The AAP's active role in presenting evidence and challenging the election results underscores their commitment to electoral integrity and transparency.

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'लोकतंत्र की हत्या की गई', चंडीगढ़ मेयर इलेक्शन पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट की ... (ABP News)

SC On Chandigarh Mayor Election: सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने चंडीगढ़ मेयर इलेक्शन कराने वाले अधिकारी को जमकर फटकार लगाई और कहा कि इनके ऊपर ...

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Chandigarh mayor elections: 'This is murder of democracy,' SC ... (Business Today)

Supreme Court Chief Justice DY Chandrachud on Monday made scathing observations while hearing the pleas against the election of the mayor in Chandigarh. The CJI ...

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Chandigarh mayoral polls: New video of Returning Officer ticking ... (India Today)

The new video footage shows Returning Officer Anil Masih manipulating the ballot papers while making direct eye contact with the CCTV camera, ...

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'Won't allow murder of democracy': Supreme Court on Chandigarh ... (Hindustan Times)

The Supreme Court directed that all ballot papers and videography related to Chandigarh mayor elections be handed over to the registrar of Punjab and ...

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'We will not allow democracy to be murdered': Supreme Court on ... (Times of India)

The Supreme Court on Monday sought entire record of election process including ballot papers, videography and other material through Registrar General of Punjab ...

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Chandigarh Mayor Election | 'Obvious That Presiding Officer ... (Live Law)

This man should be prosecuted," Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud remarked after seeing the video of the controversial election, in which a BJP candidate ...

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लोकतंत्र की हत्या हो गई, हम हैरान हैं; चंडीगढ़ मेयर चुनाव पर भड़का सुप्रीम ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

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'ये लोकतंत्र की हत्या है...', चंडीगढ़ मेयर चुनाव मामले पर बिफरे CJI, दिया यह ... (प्रभात खबर)

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Chandigarh Mayor Election 2024: AAP ने सुप्रीम कोर्ट की टिप्पणी का ... (दैनिक जागरण)

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AAP slams BJP over Supreme Court's order on Chandigarh mayor ... (Hindustan Times)

The Supreme Court on Monday castigated the returning officer in the Chandigarh mayor polls for “defacing ballots” | Latest News Delhi.

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'Supreme Court is watching….': 5 things Chief Justice DY ... (Livemint)

The AAP and the Congress, which fought the Chandigarh municipal polls together, alleged that the returning officer illegally declared their 8 votes invalid ...

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Chandigarh mayor elections: AAP presents 'proof' of ballot paper ... (The Economic Times)

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and other party leaders on February 2 staged a protest in Delhi against ...

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Watch: पंजाब AAP ने शेयर किया चंडीगढ़ मेयर चुनाव के दौरान का नया वीडियो ... (ABP News)

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"Appalled, cannot allow murder of democracy like this", Supreme ... (LawBeat)

Read Time: 04 minutes. Synopsis. The ensuing meeting of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, which is to take place on 7 February 2024, ...

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Chandigarh: मेयर चुनाव विवाद पर हंगामा जारी, युवा कांग्रेस ने पीठासीन ... (अमर उजाला)

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Chandigarh Mayor Election: Priyanka Gandhi ने SC Comment को ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

priyankagandhi #mayorelection #livehindustan चंडीगढ़ मेयर चुनाव मामले पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट पहले ही अपनी गहरी नाराजगी जता चुकी है.

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चंडीगढ़ मेयर चुनाव का VIDEO, जिसे सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने देखा: बैलट पेपर खराब ... (दैनिक भास्कर)

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Chandigarh: चंडीगढ़ मेयर चुनाव पर SC की टिप्पणी का CM मान ने किया ... (ABP News)

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AAP presents proof of ballot paper tampering by BJP in Chandigarh ... (WION)

Following the Supreme Court's criticism of the municipal poll officer for "defacing" the ballot paper in the Chandigarh Mayor polls, the Aam Aadmi Party ...

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Anil Masih: Who is Anil Masih, the presiding officer, criticised by SC ... (The Economic Times)

The Supreme Court expressed shock at the irregularities in the Chandigarh mayoral elections, where the presiding officer was accused of tampering with votes ...

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Chandigarh Mayor Election पर भड़के CJI DY Chandrachud, कहा ... (दैनिक जागरण)

चंडीगढ़ के मेयर चुनाव के वीडियो आप ने देख ही लिए होंगे. अब ये मामला गर्म होता जा रहा है. इस मामले पर नया वीडियो सामने आया जिसमें ...

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Travesty in Chandigarh: On mayoral election and the Supreme ... (The Hindu)

A political party seeking to be re-elected for a third consecutive term at the national level cannot be seen as manipulating any election in this manner as ...

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Living proof of BJP's dictatorship...: AAP after SC slams poll officer ... (Livemint)

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) presents CCTV footage claiming that BJP Presiding officer openly destroyed and invalidated votes in the Chandigarh Mayor polls.

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