Will outline his challenge to Rajinder Gupta’s election, raising questions over the validity of the two-thirds majority under the anti-defection law
New Delhi: Navneet Chaturvedi is scheduled to address the media on April 27 at 11:30 AM at Chandigarh Press Club, where he will outline important developments related to the merger of a Punjab Rajya Sabha member with the BJP and the legal implications under the anti-defection law.
The media briefing will focus on the requirement of a minimum two-thirds majority under the anti-defection framework and questions surrounding its applicability in the present scenario. Chaturvedi will also highlight concerns regarding Rajinder Gupta, whose election has been challenged before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
The case is currently under consideration through Election Petition (EP-2/2025), titled Navneet Chaturvedi vs Rajinder Gupta, in which Chaturvedi has sought to have the election declared null and void.
According to Chaturvedi, the claim of the required two-thirds majority may not be sustainable in view of the pending legal proceedings, potentially placing the broader political developments under scrutiny. He is also expected to address the wider implications of the issue.
The press conference is being organised to present his position and provide clarity to the media on the matter.
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