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Election Commission Cancels RJD Nominee Shweta Suman’s Bid in Bihar’s Mohania Seat

The commission found her ineligible for the Scheduled Caste–reserved constituency because officials determined she is a Uttar Pradesh native.

Overview

  • Officials said the rejection followed a finding that she is from Uttar Pradesh and cited rules barring non‑domicile candidates from SC‑reserved seats, a restriction not applied to general seats.
  • The BJP had formally challenged her domicile and paperwork during scrutiny, which set off the review that ended with the cancellation.
  • Shweta Suman alleges political pressure and partiality by polling officials, claims the BJP nominee submitted caste proof after filing, and says she will seek judicial review.
  • Coverage also reports accusations of a fake caste certificate and document discrepancies in her papers, allegations she disputes and which have not been adjudicated in court.
  • A separate objection to Jan Suraaj candidate Geeta Devi (Geeta Pasi) was rejected after verification and her nomination was accepted, reshaping the Mohania contest.