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NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Kerala Court Summons Priyanka Gandhi On Plea Challenging Her Election From Wayanad
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has issued summons to AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on a plea challenging her election from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in the bypoll held there last year. Justice K Babu passed the order while admitting a plea by her then rival BJP candidate Navya Haridas who had claimed that the Congress leader had not correctly disclosed her and family's assets in the nomination papers and provided "false information" which is against the Model Code of Conduct and amounts to a corrupt practice. Haridas, who had lost to Vadra by over five lakh votes in the bypoll, said that the Congress leader's response has been sought in the matter. The petition will be heard next on August 11, the court said. The BJP leader's plea has sought setting aside of Ms Vadra's election for allegedly "suppressing vital information about the various assets owned by her and her family", and "misguiding, misinforming and keeping the voters in the dark with the intention of influencing their choice". Ms Vadra had scored her maiden electoral victory from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in the bypoll held there on November 13, 2024 by getting 6,22,338 votes. Her rival, Haridas, came third with 1,09,939 votes.
Scroll.in
2 days ago
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Kerala HC seeks Priyanka Gandhi's response to plea challenging her win from Wayanad
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday sought Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's response to an election petition filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Navya Haridas, reported PTI. Haridas, who had contested against Vadra in the 2024 bye-elections to the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, has challenged the validity of the Congress leader's victory. She has accused the Wayanad MP of hiding details about several investments and movable properties of her husband, Robert Vadra. In her petition, Haridas said the omissions amount to 'suppression of material facts' and violate mandatory disclosure norms under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. She also claimed that the alleged non-disclosures misled voters and can be deemed corrupt practices, Business Standard reported. Justice K Babu admitted the petition after hearing arguments from Haridas' counsel and scheduled the matter for further hearing in August, Bar and Bench reported. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had won the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat by a margin of more than four lakh votes over Communist Party of India candidate Sathyan Mokeri. Haridas finished third with just over one lakh votes.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Kerala HC seeks Priyanka Gandhi's stand on plea challenging her election from Wayanad
The Kerala High Court has sought response of the AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on a plea challenging her election from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in the bypoll held there last year. Justice K Babu issued a notice to Vadra on a plea by her then rival BJP candidate Navya Haridas who had claimed that the Congress leader had not correctly disclosed her and her family's assets in the nomination papers and provided "false information" which is against the Model Code of Conduct and amounts to a corrupt practice. Haridas, who had lost to Vadra by over five lakh votes in the bypoll, confirmed that the plea was admitted by the court and that a notice had been issued to the Congress leader seeking her response in the matter. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Wrinkle Cream Keeps Selling Out At Costco (Find Out Why) The Skincare Magazine Undo The petition will be heard next in August, she said. The BJP leader's plea has sought setting aside of Vadra's election for allegedly "suppressing vital information about the various assets owned by her and her family", and "misguiding, misinforming and keeping the voters in the dark with the intention of influencing their choice". Live Events Vadra had scored her maiden electoral victory from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in the bypoll held there on November 13, 2024 by getting 6,22,338 votes. Her rival, Haridas, came third with 1,09,939 votes.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Kerala HC seeks Priyanka Gandhi's stand on plea challenging her election from Wayanad
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has sought response of the AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on a plea challenging her election from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in the bypoll held there last year. Justice K Babu issued a notice to Vadra on a plea by her then-rival BJP candidate Navya Haridas who had claimed that the Congress leader had not correctly disclosed her and her family's assets in the nomination papers and provided "false information" which is against the Model Code of Conduct and amounts to a corrupt practice. Haridas, who had lost to Vadra by over five lakh votes in the bypoll, confirmed that the plea was admitted by the court and that a notice had been issued to the Congress leader seeking her response in the matter. The petition will be heard next in August, she said. The BJP leader's plea has sought setting aside of Vadra's election for allegedly "suppressing vital information about the various assets owned by her and her family", and "misguiding, misinforming and keeping the voters in the dark with the intention of influencing their choice". Vadra had scored her maiden electoral victory from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in the bypoll held there on November 13, 2024 by getting 6,22,338 votes. Her rival, Haridas, came third with 1,09,939 votes.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Kerala HC summons Priyanka Gandhi in petition challenging Wayanad win
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday issued summons to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in response to a petition filed by Navya Haridas, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate who contested the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll in November 2024. The petition challenges the validity of Gandhi's electoral victory, alleging suppression of critical financial information. Justice K Babu admitted the petition after hearing arguments from Haridas's counsel and scheduled the matter for further hearing in August, according to a report by Bar and Bench. The bypoll and results The by-election was necessitated after Rahul Gandhi vacated the Wayanad seat to retain Rae Bareli. Priyanka Gandhi contested in his place, marking her electoral debut, and won with a margin of over 500,000 votes. Sathyan Mokeri of the Communist Party of India came in second, while Navya Haridas placed third, securing just over 100,000 votes. Allegations against Priyanka Gandhi In her petition, Haridas alleged that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra failed to disclose multiple immovable properties owned by her and her husband Robert Vadra, in addition to investments and movable assets held in Vadra's name. These omissions, the petition argues, amount to a 'suppression of material facts' and violate mandatory disclosure norms under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Haridas also claimed that these alleged non-disclosures misled voters and constituted corrupt practices under Section 123 of the Act. Further, she accused Gandhi of exerting undue influence on voters during the campaign and argued that these actions should render the election null and void. The summons adds legal uncertainty to Priyanka Gandhi's high-profile political entry, even as the Congress party prepares to defend its case in court.
