Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:00pm on 30 Jan 2024,Tuesday Politics
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its alleged interference in the Chandigarh mayoral elections. Gandhi, amidst his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Bihar, condemned the BJP's actions, drawing parallels to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The controversy arose after the presiding officer invalidated eight votes, leading to BJP candidate's victory. Both Congress and AAP alleged foul play, citing footage showing the officer marking ballots. AAP's Arvind Kejriwal labeled it a "black day for democracy," accusing the BJP of hooliganism. The elections, initially scheduled for January 18, were deferred to February 6, prompting legal challenges.
