#PostalVoting

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Decoding Anand Sharma's Electoral Request: Why Voting via Postal Ballot was Denied

As the political arena heats up in Himachal Pradesh, with the final phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled for June 1, Anand Sharma, the seasoned Congress leader contesting from Kangra, finds himself in the spotlight for his request to cast his vote via postal ballot from Dharamshala. However, his plea was met with a denial from the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), citing provisions under the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961.

Anand Sharma’s Plea

Sharma, who is making his electoral debut from Kangra, sought permission to vote from Dharamshala, where he was actively involved in campaigning for the Lok Sabha seat. Despite being enrolled as an elector in Shimla, approximately 250 km away from Dharamshala, Sharma argued that as a candidate, he had the right to both contest the polls and cast his vote.

Denial and Reasoning

The CEO, however, turned down Sharma’s request, pointing out that only a select category of voters, such as those in central services, under preventive detention, or on election duty, are eligible to use postal ballots. Candidates, by tradition, are expected to be present in their respective constituencies on polling day, engaging with voters and party workers.

Legal Precedent

Sharma’s intention to challenge the decision in the Supreme Court echoes recent legal battles over postal voting. In a similar case, the Supreme Court dismissed a plea by a 78-year-old woman seeking to vote via postal ballot due to ill health. The court upheld the decision of the Chhattisgarh High Court, emphasizing the eligibility criteria for postal voting.

Political Landscape in Kangra

Kangra, the largest Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh, holds significance in the state’s political landscape. While the Congress has historically performed well in the region, recent defections and electoral dynamics have altered the equation. Sharma’s campaign focuses on issues like unemployment and the BJP’s alleged failures, aiming to reclaim the constituency from the BJP, which has held sway in recent elections.

Conclusion

As Anand Sharma’s electoral journey unfolds amidst legal challenges and political maneuvering, the battle for Kangra underscores the larger narrative of political realignments and electoral strategies in Himachal Pradesh. With the final phase of polling drawing closer, all eyes are on the outcome of this high-stakes contest.

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A STUDENT’S GUIDE TO VOTING IN A GENERAL ELECTION So, we're about to get another new Conservative leader/Prime Minister within the next week. Many believe there should now be a General Election called for as soon as possible, but if this happens, does your newbie student and first-time voter Young Person know how they can vote? Are they on the Electoral Register? Do they plan to vote? Do they plan to vote in-person, via proxy or by post? Do they know what to do, how and when? These are all questions I've had to address with my first-year university daughter, who's living in halls too far away to sprint home and vote alongside me, should a General Election be called. Here's a brief summary of how to ensure voices are heard and votes counted, complete with helpful links (link in bio) #studentsguidetovoting #students #voting #generalelection #postalvoting #proxyvoting #votinginperson #inpersonvoting #votenow #rockthevote #ukelections2022 #ukelections #generalelectionguideforstudents https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj-PTwvjZ_C/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[glassandbones]

Straya, about bloody time X #ssm #samesexmarriage #australia #postalvote #sayyes

[jonnyfry]

Postal Voting and Blockchain as election fever sweeps America

[etoile-sama]

Thankyou Australia 💕 #voteyes #marriagesurvey #gaymarriage #postalvote #lgbtqia #equality #lovewins #loveislove #Australiasaidyes #toycollector

[laurenetrim]

Civic duty done. #postalvote #democracyneversleeps #democracysausage https://www.instagram.com/p/B-I-MXWp5Wf/?igshid=4j5a5bls0rb

[quothvictoria]

Off goes my #postalvote ! 🗳 #ivoted #generalelection2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/B5cRVTAhicQO6FLFRjE29q2kA-GBcbRVd2DRpQ0/?igshid=ag4q52lxfgxd

[superlaurenblogs]

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[theflyingmong]

I never get why people just tell other people what to do Like, in general Just enjoy your own worlds people, how does what other people do bother you? Practically though? I see no reason for anyone to tell anyone what to do or make drama when stuff doesn't practically effect you in any way Just let people do their things (well as long is non violent, if it's violent that's crossing a line dude) (Spurred on by the debacle about postal vote; the fact that it's resorted to people voting on telling others how to live their lives)

[thefrontdocklands]

Let's get this done Australia! Blue skies all the way👏 Baby Guerilla's contribution to Marriage Equality. #marriageequality #sayyes #postalvote #babyguerilla #streetart #bluesky #footscrayartists #getitdone #australia #footscraylife #footscray

[jaclapham]

Really keen to hear Catholics preach about child welfare & families during the #marriageequality voting period. If anyone has the moral high ground when it comes to kids and welfare, it's... oh. Yeah, nah. #auspol #marriagequality #plebiscite #postalvote #catholic #christian #jesus #god #childabuse #inthenameofjesus #royalcommission

[secretpathseditions]

Postal voting has begun in Switzerland on a law to legalise marriage for all. #gaymarriage #voting #newlaw #switzerland #marriageforall #lgbtq #postalvotes

[worldupdate]

Trump's postal-vote tweet misleading, says Twitter #misleading #postalvote #trumps #tweet #twitter https://world-update.com/trumps-postal-vote-tweet-misleading-says-twitter/?feed_id=38221&_unique_id=5f43abee01cb5

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US elections: Partisan disagreement over postal voting by Al Jazeera English In the United States, dozens of COVID-19 cases have been linked to in-person voting in last month's Wisconsin primary. And as the US looks ahead to the November presidential election, Republicans and Democrats are now tussling over how that vote should be held. Al Jazeera's John Hendren reports from Chicago. - Subscribe to our channel: https://ift.tt/291RaQr - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://ift.tt/1iHo6G4 - Check our website: https://ift.tt/2lOp4tL #AlJazeeraEnglish #USElections #PostalVoting

[quothvictoria]

Let’s get ready to vote! #postalvote #ivoted #localelections https://www.instagram.com/p/BwY8y7AhMaEOEztte82Sji4g84awG3_ZVBfxQc0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zi3k39b3jpi4