Supreme Court Orders Review of Chandigarh Mayoral Election Ballots, No Fresh Polls

The court's intervention in the election controversy marks a significant turn, directing prosecution of the Returning Officer amid allegations of ballot tampering.

• The Supreme Court of India intervened in the Chandigarh mayoral election controversy, ordering no fresh polls but a review of the disputed ballots.
• Returning Officer Anil Masih, accused of tampering with ballots, was directed to be prosecuted by the Supreme Court.
• The court's decision to oversee the ballot review process is seen as a setback for the BJP, which had won the election amid allegations of vote tampering.
• Chandigarh Mayor Manoj Sonkar resigned ahead of the Supreme Court hearing, following accusations of election manipulation.
• The controversy has sparked discussions on electoral integrity and the phenomenon of 'horse-trading' in Indian politics.

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