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Supreme Court Refuses to Probe Allegations of Nomination Intimidation in Andhra Pradesh

Saanvi KulkarniSource: scroll.in
Updated 19h ago
Supreme Court Refuses to Probe Allegations of Nomination Intimidation in Andhra Pradesh
Supreme Court Refuses to Probe Allegations of Nomination Intimidation in Andhra PradeshSource: scroll.in
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The Supreme Court ruled that it cannot conduct a broad inquiry into allegations of nomination intimidation against the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh's local body elections. The court stated that candidates must prove they attempted to file nominations but were prevented, citing disputed questions of fact. The Election Commission has extended nomination deadlines in some areas, and polling is scheduled for November 1.

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