Key Points
- The Supreme Court nixed the petition for re-elections on 20 Haryana assembly seats.
- The court slammed the petition as unreasonable, warning the petitioners to think twice.
- Congress distanced itself from the petitioners, stating they didn’t have party backing.
- BJP bagged 48 out of 90 seats in the recent elections, while Congress secured 37.
What’s the Buzz?
The Supreme Court has shot down a petition that wanted re-elections for 20 assembly seats in Haryana. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was pretty vocal about it, questioning the rationale behind the petition. “What kind of petitions are these?” he asked, making it clear they wouldn’t delay the new BJP-led cabinet’s swearing-in.
So, here’s the backstory: The BJP recently celebrated a win in the assembly elections, grabbing 48 seats, while Congress trailed with 37. After the results came out on October 8, Congress raised concerns about the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and expressed that they couldn’t accept the election results.
The Petition Gets Tossed
The petition, filed by advocate Narender Mishra for Priya Mishra and Vikas Bansal, created quite a stir. They were pushing for urgent attention to what they claimed were inaccuracies in EVMs across 20 constituencies, and even said Congress had approached the Election Commission about their worries.
During a brief hearing, the Chief Justice warned that the petitioners might face costs for wasting the court’s time. The matter was wrapped up almost immediately with a clear dismissal: “Taken on board and dismissed.”
Congress Responds
In light of this, Congress quickly distanced itself from the petitioners, clarifying that their actions weren’t authorized by the party or its leadership. “This petition was neither sanctioned by the Indian National Congress nor the AICC Law, Human Rights, and RTI Department,” they emphasized, further distancing themselves from Priya and Vikas’s claims.
