Supreme Court Orders Investigation into Chandigarh Mayor Poll Controversy

The Supreme Court has intervened in the Chandigarh mayoral election dispute, demanding a thorough investigation into allegations of vote tampering.

The BJP won the Chandigarh mayoral election amid controversy, with allegations of invalidated AAP votes leading to a Supreme Court intervention.
A video showing the Presiding Officer tampering with ballot papers has sparked widespread criticism and calls for legal action.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Punjab and Haryana High Court to secure all election records and has deferred the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's budget session.
AAP and Congress allege that the election was rigged in favor of the BJP, calling for a cancellation of the results and a fresh election.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud expressed outrage over the conduct of the Returning Officer, emphasizing the need for prosecution to prevent the 'murder of democracy'.