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Calcutta HC Dismisses Congress Plea Against BJP Candidate in Nandigram Bypoll
- •The Calcutta High Court dismissed a petition by the West Bengal Congress challenging BJP candidate Hasirani Rath's affidavit for the Nandigram bypoll.
- •The Congress questioned details regarding Rath's age and Class 10 qualification in her election affidavit.
- •The Election Commission argued that the West Bengal Congress lacked locus standi to challenge the scrutiny after nominations were completed on September 17.
- •ECI counsel stated that an incorrect statement in an affidavit does not automatically lead to rejection of candidature.
- •The court's decision allows the election process for the Nandigram seat, scheduled for October 6, to proceed towards polling.
Key Questions Answered
The Calcutta High Court dismissed the West Bengal Congress petition challenging BJP candidate Hasirani Rath's election affidavit for the Nandigram bypoll after hearing arguments from both sides. The Election Commission successfully argued that the Congress lacked locus standi to challenge the scrutiny of nominations after the September 17 deadline and that an incorrect statement in an affidavit does not automatically warrant rejection.
The Congress questioned details relating to Hasirani Rath's age and her Class 10 qualification in the election affidavit submitted for the October 6 Nandigram Assembly bypoll. They argued that these discrepancies warranted scrutiny and document examination by the Election Commission.
The Nandigram Assembly seat is scheduled to go to polls on October 6. Following the Calcutta High Court's ruling, the election process is now moving directly towards the polling stage.
