BJP Leader Challenges Chandigarh MP Election in High Court

BJP leader Sanjay Tandon has legally contested the election victory of Congress MP Manish Tewari in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Tandon's petition cites corrupt practices and fraudulent promises to voters. The court will hear the case on September 9.

BJP leader Sanjay Tandon has brought a legal challenge against the election of Congress MP Manish Tewari in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, citing several instances of corrupt practices and fraudulent promises, particularly targeting poor and innocent voters.

Tandon, who lost the 2024 Lok Sabha election to Tewari by a margin of 2,504 votes, has filed this petition under the Representation People (RP) Act, 1951, through his counsels Chetan Mittal, Ashu M Punchhi, and Satyam Tandon. He argues that Tewari and his party engaged in distributing 'guarantee cards' to lure voters with promises of financial benefits and job assurances.

The petition specifically mentions promises such as a monthly compensation of Rs 8,500, employment opportunities with an initial salary of Rs 1 lakh, and loan waivers, which fall under the corrupt practices outlined in Section 123 of the RP Act, thus rendering the election void as per Sections 100 and 101. The court is scheduled to hear the matter on September 9.