CJI Surya Kant rejects INDIA bloc leaders’ request for meeting over ‘vote chori’
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has declined a request from INDIA bloc leaders to meet regarding allegations of electoral irregularities. The opposition leaders sought to present a memorandum demanding action against the Election Commission.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing tensions between the Indian opposition and judicial/electoral institutions regarding the integrity of the democratic process.
NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has rejected the INDIA bloc leaders’ request for a meeting to submit a representation on alleged “vote chori”, ANI reported on Sunday.In an email response to the opposition leaders, the CJI explained the reasons for declining their request.Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge had sought an appointment with the CJI…
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