Madras HC seeks ECI reply on DMK minister’s one-vote loss to TVK
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Summary
The ECI argued that since the results had already been declared, only an “election petition” could resolve the dispute
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceHindustan Times - India
PublishedSunday, 10 May 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
DescriptionMonday, 11 May 2026via hindustan_times
The ECI argued that since the results had already been declared, only an “election petition” could resolve the dispute
ECI told the bench that KR Periyakaruppan raised no objections during counting and argued that the ECI ceased to have any role after the declaration of results
The Congress leaders said here that the Bharatiya Janata Party government had tried to suppress the matter for several days instead of finding out the truth