Turbulence in Nainital: BJP Clinches Key Panchayat Post by a Whisker
In a tense election for the Nainital District Panchayat President, BJP's Deepa Darmwal edged out Congress' Pushpa Negi by one vote amid controversies including allegations of abduction and violence. The close contest witnessed infractions that drew criticism from the Uttarakhand High Court on police conduct during the event.
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In a dramatic turn of events, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured the Nainital District Panchayat president post by a single vote against the Congress candidate. Results were declared on Tuesday following the controversial August 14 election.
The election was marred by accusations of voter kidnapping leveled by Congress against the ruling BJP. In response, the family members of the missing Zila Panchayat members petitioned the Uttarakhand High Court, demanding justice and security during the voting process.
The Uttarakhand High Court expressed severe criticism towards the police for their conduct during the election chaos, questioning the presence of 'history sheeters' in the city and urging swift action to rectify the situation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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