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Supreme Court refuses to hear plea on voter turnout data in midst of polls
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published 3 weeks ago
Hearing an application filed by NGO 'Association for Democratic Reforms' (ADR) in its PIL pending since 2019 and seeking identical mandamus to EC, a vacation bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma said, "We are prima facie not inclined to grant interim relief as prayed for in the application..."
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Published 3 weeks ago - 05:00
Voters Turnout Data Debate: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Over Form 17C Seeking Record of Voters Polled
With five Lok Sabha election phases concluded, attention turns to the sixth phase. However, concerns arise over delayed voter turnout figures, sparking accusations of manipulation favoring the ruling BJP. Opposition parties, led by ADR, petitioned the Supreme Court for immediate data release. Yet, the Court postponed hearings, citing potential electoral disruption. The controversy underscores the need for transparent and accountable electoral processes, a vital aspect of safeguarding democracy's integrity.
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