The Economic Times

SC agrees to hear Somnath Bharti's plea challenging election of BJP's Satish Upadhyay in 2025 polls

The Supreme Court will hear Somnath Bharti's plea challenging his election defeat. Bharti contests the victory of Satish Upadhyay from Malviya Nagar constituency. He alleges corrupt practices and a deliberate strategy to divide secular votes. The Delhi High Court had previously dismissed his petition due to a technical defect. The apex court's decision will impact the popular mandate and electoral fairness.