MP High Court Seeks ECI's Response Over Shankar Lalwani's Election

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of India in response to a petition challenging the election of BJP politician Shankar Lalwani as Lok Sabha MP from Indore, citing alleged irregularities. Ex-airman Dharmendra Singh Jhala claims his nomination papers were withdrawn without his consent using a forged signature.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought a response from the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a petition questioning the validity of BJP politician Shankar Lalwani's election as the Lok Sabha MP from Indore, due to purported irregularities.

Justice Pranay Verma of the HC's Indore bench also issued notices to the state chief electoral officer, district election officer, and Lalwani based on a petition by ex-airman Dharmendra Singh Jhala.

The petition claims Jhala's nomination papers were withdrawn without his knowledge using a forged signature, urging the court to nullify Lalwani's election.