RS poll put off on Centre’s suggestion
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ECI informs HC that legal opinion was taken
The Election Commission of India (ECI) decided to put on hold the election to fill the three Rajya Sabha vacancies from Kerala considering the views of the Centre and a legal opinion, the ECI has informed the Kerala High Court. In an additional statement filed before the court, the ECI said the Ministry of Law and Justice felt that if the elections were held as per the original schedule, it “may not reflect the will of the people”. The Ministry’s view was communicated on March 3, the eve of the issuance of the notification for the election.More Related News