The returning officer has temporarily invalidated Kumbhani's nomination as the three proposers - Ramesh Palara, Jagdish Savalia and Dhruvin Dhamelia - claimed that they had not signed their nomination forms. He appeared before the election officer with an affidavit to prove his claim. Sura has supported BJP candidates by wide margins since the 1990s.
Adding to the complexity of the situation, AAP leader Gopal Italiya has suggested that the proponents alleging forgery may have been under pressure, possibly forced or even kidnapped, because they were forced to resign from the party. are connected. He expressed concern about the pressures they may face.
This issue has arisen at a time when the last date for filing nomination papers, April 19, has passed. The Congress party had also nominated Suresh Padsala as the Baikui candidate, but there are similar allegations of unauthorized signatures on his nomination form.
In response to the possible invalidation of their nominations, both Kumbhan and Padsala have sought legal representation. Lawyer Sheikh represents Kumbhani, and Babu Mangukiya represents Padsala. He has requested additional time to address the concerns before the final decision is taken by the election officer and the deadline has been extended till noon the next day.
Amidst this election controversy, Congress spokesperson Naishad Desai says that the party is ready to challenge the upcoming decision of the election officer in the court if it is adverse.
Adding to the complexity of the situation, AAP leader Gopal Italiya has suggested that the proponents alleging forgery may have been under pressure, possibly forced or even kidnapped, because they were forced to resign from the party. are connected. He expressed concern about the pressures they may face.
This issue has arisen at a time when the last date for filing nomination papers, April 19, has passed. The Congress party had also nominated Suresh Padsala as the Baikui candidate, but there are similar allegations of unauthorized signatures on his nomination form.
In response to the possible invalidation of their nominations, both Kumbhan and Padsala have sought legal representation. Lawyer Sheikh represents Kumbhani, and Babu Mangukiya represents Padsala. He has requested additional time to address the concerns before the final decision is taken by the election officer and the deadline has been extended till noon the next day.
Amidst this election controversy, Congress spokesperson Naishad Desai says that the party is ready to challenge the upcoming decision of the election officer in the court if it is adverse.
