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The controversy arose after BJP nominee Harsh Mahajan emerged victorious in the February 27 election through a draw of lots, following a tie where both candidates secured 34 votes each.
After a tied election in Himachal Pradesh, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi has challenged the draw of lots rule interpretation by the poll officer. Despite having majority support, BJP nominee Harsh Mahajan won through draw of lots. Singhvi filed a petition in the high court, arguing the procedure's illogicality. Congress faced a crisis following their loss.
Congress leader and Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi has filed an election petition before the Himachal Pradesh High Court challenging his defeat in the Rajya Sabha polls in February this year....
As per the plea, the Representation of the People Act of 1951 and the Conduct of Election Rules of 1961 mandate that elections be held using ballot paper alone.
Suggesting that voting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections should be conducted through ballot papers, Advocate Mahmood Pracha has approached the Supreme Court and prayed that he be permitted to...