Election of BJP MP Kripanath Mallah to Lok Sabha challenged before Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court has issued summons to BJP MP Kripanath Mallah in response to an election petition filed by Congress candidate Hafiz Rashid Ahmed Choudhury, who contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Assam's Karimganj constituency. Choudhury alleges that Mallah engaged in corrupt practices, including rigging, booth capturing, and bribery, which influenced the election results. The petition highlights discrepancies in voter turnout figures and complaints made to the Election Commission that were allegedly ignored. The court has directed that the summons be served within two working days and will hear the case again on August 19.