Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur (file photo) – Photo: PTI Detailed BJP MP from Bhopal Sadhvi Pragya Thakur has got a big relief from Madhya Pradesh High Court. A single bench of Justice Vishal Dhagat dismissed the election petition filed against him. The single bench has said in its order that despite several opportunities, the petitioners themselves and their advocates are not appearing. Due to this, the said petition is dismissed. Tell that the election petition filed by Bhopal resident Rakesh Dixit challenges the election of BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh. Was given It was said in the petition that Sadhvi Pragya Singh had given communal speeches during the elections. He also mentioned in his speech about inciting religious sentiments to get votes. To corroborate the allegations leveled in the petition, CDs of Sadhvi’s speech and clippings of news published in newspapers were also submitted along with the petition. Describing Sadhvi’s actions as a violation of the section of the Representation of the People Act 415 in the prayer petition for cancellation of her election was done. During the hearing of the petition, the single bench found that despite providing several opportunities, the applicant himself and his advocate were not present. are happening Counsel for the non-applicant submitted that the election petition cannot be dismissed for non-appearance. The petition should be heard on the basis of merit. Citing the orders of the Supreme Court and the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the single bench has said that the court has been given the power to dismiss the election petition. Accepting the submission of the prosecution on account of absence of the petitioner, the petition is dismissed. Advocate Arpan J Pawar appeared on behalf of the non-applicant MP. ,
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