Manpreet sees govt hand in mass rejection of nomination papers

Contacted,he alleged that Irrigation Minister Janmeja Singh Sekhon was getting nominations of opposition candidates rejected from Maur constituency while other senior Akali leaders were doing the same in Valtoha,Khanna and Mansa. “The nominations are being rejected on such grounds as no-due certificates and chulha tax. One can appeal to deputy commissioner,but it takes a year or two before he decides the case. The next stage is the moving the High Court,but by that time it is infructous,” he added.

Stating that rejecting nominations is a murder of democracy and a violation of fundamental rights,he urged the Election Commission to take corrective action.