Opposition Questions Supreme Court And Election Commission Credibility Amid Paper Ballot Demand
Senior journalist Prabhu Chawla discusses the recent petition by twenty-three opposition parties to the Supreme Court regarding the election process and the potential boycott of
Senior journalist Prabhu Chawla discusses the recent petition by twenty-three opposition parties to the Supreme Court regarding the election process and the potential boycott of elections. The discussion highlights the opposition's concerns over the credibility of fundamental democratic institutions, specifically the Supreme Court and the Election Commission of India. Chawla notes that the Election Commission is facing intense scrutiny, with allegations of bias and a consistent refusal to address opposition demands, particularly citing the actions of Gyanendra Kumar.
The conversation also points out the internal divisions within the opposition parties, arguing that their lack of unity weakens their stance. Despite appealing to the moral conscience of the judiciary, the opposition faces criticism for inconsistencies in accepting institutional judgments. The segment concludes with a call for the opposition to either trust the system or completely boycott upcoming elections to validate their claims.
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