Controversy Arises Over New Delhi Election as High Court Issues Notice

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to PWD Minister Parvesh Verma regarding a plea contesting his victory in the 2025 New Delhi constituency election. The petitioner, Vishvanath Agarwal, argues he was unlawfully denied nomination submission, seeking the election's nullification and re-election.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to PWD Minister Parvesh Verma following a plea challenging his election victory in the 2025 New Delhi constituency polls.

Justice Jasmeet Singh requested responses from the Election Commission of India and 23 other candidates, including AAP's Arvind Kejriwal and Congress' Sandeep Dikshit.

The petitioner, Vishvanath Agarwal, claims he was unjustly barred from filing his nomination, prompting demands for the election's cancellation and a re-election.

(With inputs from agencies.)