"It is most unfortunate that while a proceeding was going on in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and certain directions were given by the High Court, the election conduct rules, specifically with regard to those directions, have been changed," Tewari stated.
The amendment by the Centre now restricts public scrutiny of certain electronic documents, including CCTV footage, based on a recommendation from the ECI. The Union Law Ministry recently amended Rule 93(2) to specify which documents are open to public inspection.
In the recently concluded Punjab Municipal Elections, AAP registered victory in 522 out of 961 wards (nearly 55 per cent) and 31 out of 41 Municipal Councils and Panchayats.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday congratulated Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and party workers for its resounding victory in the Punjab Municipal Elections.
Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole criticised the new amendments in the conduct of Election Rules alleging that the Mahayuti government in the state returned to power by "stealing" the people's mandate.
Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has exuded confidence in the Delhi government's new scheme, 'Mahila Samman Yojana', calling it a "masterstroke" for the party ahead of the assembly elections next year.
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Bansuri Swaraj hit out at Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday, telling him to "stop electoral deception" with the people of the national capital ahead of the assembly elections with the announcements of two welfare schemes, the 'Mukhya Mantr
The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) issued a statement on Sunday and demanded to withdrawal of Proposed Amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules.
He launched a veiled attack at AAP without naming them at a press conference here, saying that the population of the national capital is well aware of who is working for its well-being and development.
"Delhi is the capital of India and the tableau of Delhi should participate every year in the 26th January parade. For the last so many years, the tableau of Delhi is not allowed to participate in the parade. What kind of politics is this? Why do they hate the people of Delhi so much? Why
"I would like to thank all the party workers, volunteer kleaders and the entire leadership who made us win the elections yesterday. Out of 961 wards, AAP was successful in winning 522 wards... Congress won 192 wards, BJP won 67 wards and the Shiromani Akali Dal won 28 wards.. we believe in w