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Uttarakhand Election: Ex-Municipal Chairman's Candidacy Void Due to Alleged Illegal Residence

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Uttarakhand Election: Ex-Municipal Chairman's Candidacy Void Due to Alleged Illegal Residence

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  • Chaudhary Islam, former municipal chairman, faced cancellation of his candidacy for allegedly residing illegally on Nazul land in Manglaur.
  • Election authorities conducted a brief inquiry that confirmed the basis for his disqualification, citing violations of the municipalities act, 1916.
  • Islam claimed the cancellation was part of a conspiracy against him, stating previous objections against his nominations had been dismissed.
  • His opponents described the rejection as a blatant violation of democracy, indicating widespread controversy over the decision.
  • The returning officer justified the cancellation, stating that Islam and his family did not apply for freehold status for the land they occupy.

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