The objection primarily cited issues related to the municipal council's no-dues certificate and encroachment, which were used as the basis to demand the cancellation of the nomination.
Congress's Arguments
During the hearing on the objection, Congress leader Dashrath Naruka and several advocates presented Sundar Devi's case. Congress argued that the candidate had already been issued a no-dues certificate by the municipal council.
Congress stated that in such a situation, it is not appropriate to reject the nomination based on non-payment. Additionally, Congress also questioned the notice issued regarding encroachment, calling it against the rules.
Allegation of Political Malice
Congress leader Dashrath Naruka alleged that the notice issued on August 31 regarding encroachment was entirely motivated by political malice.
During the hearing, Congress presented its arguments and related documents before the Returning Officer, but these arguments were not accepted.
Final Decision of the Returning Officer
After hearing the arguments from both sides, Returning Officer Paramjit Singh delivered his verdict. He canceled the nomination of Congress candidate Sundar Devi from Ward number 10.
With the nomination rejected, Congress now faces a new crisis regarding its electoral strategy in Ward 10. It remains to be seen what steps Congress will take next in this matter.