A delegation of senior Congress leaders met the Election Commission on Wednesday to protest the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination, terming the decision as 'blatantly illegal'. The party demanded an immediate reversal of the move.
Delegation Details
The delegation included prominent party figures such as K C Venugopal, Randeep Surjewala, Jairam Ramesh, Deepa Dasmunshi, Vivek Tankha, and Abhishek Singhvi, along with Meenakshi Natarajan herself. They met the Election Commission officials and presented their case, arguing that the rejection was arbitrary and violated democratic norms.
Party's Stance
Congress leaders asserted that the rejection was politically motivated and lacked legal basis. They urged the Election Commission to review its decision and restore Natarajan's candidacy. The party also highlighted that the nomination process had been completed in accordance with all rules and regulations.
Background
Meenakshi Natarajan, a prominent Congress leader, had filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections. However, the Election Commission rejected her papers, citing technical discrepancies. The Congress party has strongly opposed this decision, calling it an attack on democratic processes.
The Election Commission is yet to respond to the delegation's demands. Political analysts believe that this issue could escalate further if not resolved amicably. The Congress party has indicated that it may explore legal avenues if the commission does not reverse its decision.
