![AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar takes charge as Chandigarh's Mayor, on Wednesday. AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar takes charge as Chandigarh's Mayor, on Wednesday.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fchd-mayor-1-1-2jpg_1709118044672.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 28, 2024, 03:00 AM - 2 mins read
Speaking to the media after assuming his new role, Kumar expressed his unwavering faith in the justice system and his dedication to serving the people of Chandigarh.
Read more![Returning Officer for Chandigarh mayoral election Anil Masih appeaars before the Supreme Court for a hearing in the alleged tampering of ballots in the election, in New Delhi on Tuesday. Returning Officer for Chandigarh mayoral election Anil Masih appeaars before the Supreme Court for a hearing in the alleged tampering of ballots in the election, in New Delhi on Tuesday.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fanil-masih-trailjpg_1708423237152.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 20, 2024, 02:00 AM - 2 mins read
The Court emphasised that the eight invalidated ballots in question would be deemed valid, and subsequent results would be declared based on this recount.
Read more![Anil Masih was captured tampering with ballot papers. Anil Masih was captured tampering with ballot papers.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fanilmasihnai-1jpg_1708339113971.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 19, 2024, 02:38 AM - 2 mins read
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the prosecution of Anil Masih, the returning officer for the Chandigarh mayoral polls.
Read more![Presiding officer Anil Masih caught on video tampering with ballot papers during mayoral elections. Presiding officer Anil Masih caught on video tampering with ballot papers during mayoral elections.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fanil-masihjpg_1707814505118.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 13, 2024, 12:55 AM - 3 mins read
Anil Masih, who had held the position of general secretary of the minority cell of the Chandigarh BJP since 2021, has now been replaced by Istekhar Ahmed.
Read more![Police use water cannons to control NSUI members protesting near Sector 35. Police use water cannons to control NSUI members protesting near Sector 35.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fchd-1-1jpg_1707301457755.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 7, 2024, 02:24 AM - 3 mins read
A large contingent of police was deployed and barricades were erected in Sector 35 to prevent the protesters from going towards the BJP office.
Read more![Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, angry Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, angry](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fcjinaijpg_1707137320768.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 5, 2024, 04:48 AM - 5 mins read
By terming the presiding officer's actions as "murder of democracy", the apex court has sent a strong message that electoral malpractices will not be tolerated, calling for the prosecution of the returning officer.
Read more![BJP leaders celebrating their win after securing a 16-12 vote share in the Chandigarh Mayoral polls on January 30. The Supreme Court of India. (Right) BJP leaders celebrating their win after securing a 16-12 vote share in the Chandigarh Mayoral polls on January 30. The Supreme Court of India. (Right)](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsc-chd-story-1jpg_1707134530790.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 5, 2024, 03:26 AM - 2 mins read
In the controversial election, a BJP candidate was declared the winner, invalidating votes of 8 Congress-AAP alliance candidates.
Read more![Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. Chandigarh Municipal Corporation.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fchandigarh-municipal-corporation-2jpg_1707126449546.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 5, 2024, 01:47 AM - 2 mins read
Led by Sunny Ahluwalia, the AAP councillors demanded action against the presiding officer for purportedly tampering with ballot papers in the mayoral polls.
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February 4, 2024, 12:54 AM - 3 mins read
The case, brought forward by senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi on behalf of councillor Kuldeep Kumar, is set to be heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.
Read more![Representation Image. Gavel. Representation Image. Gavel.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fgavel-chd-pollsjpg_1706958339643.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 3, 2024, 03:05 AM - 3 mins read
Kumar's plea challenges the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which on January 31, refused to stay the election or restrain Mayor Manoj Sonkar from assuming office.
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