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Congress Leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi Challenges Rajya Sabha Election Result In Himachal Pradesh High Court: All About It
Nayan Dwivedi
Apr 06, 2024, 06:35 PM | Updated 06:41 PM IST
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In a recent development, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, a senior Congress leader, has moved the Himachal Pradesh High Court, challenging the outcome of the recent Rajya Sabha election in the hill state.
Singhvi filed an application in the state's high court, contesting the interpretation of draw of lots rules by the election officer, which led to his defeat in the poll.
Earlier, in the closely contested election held on 27 February, BJP nominee Harsh Mahajan emerged victorious through a draw of lots after both the candidates secured 34 votes each.
Singhvi mentioned that there is no legal provision mandating that the person whose name is drawn in the draw of lots should be considered the loser.
It's important to note that despite the Congress having a numerical advantage with 40 members and the support of three Independents in the assembly, the unexpected tie occurred as nine legislators, including six Congress rebels and three Independents, voted in favor of the BJP candidate.
Singhvi argued that the current interpretation of the draw of lots procedure defies common sense and traditional practices observed globally in tie-breaking scenarios.
He expressed confidence that if his contentions are upheld by the high court, the declared election result would be deemed incorrect.
Subsequently, the Congress party in Himachal Pradesh faced internal turmoil following the setback in the Rajya Sabha election.
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Nayan Dwivedi is Staff Writer at Swarajya.
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