Loose talk about poll body unwarranted

The Office of Profit row over the disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs has caused major ‘embarrassment’ to The Election Commission of India.

Office of profit case: Delhi HC sets aside disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

With the relief granted to 20 AAP lawmakers by Delhi High Court, the Election Commission will now re-hear office of profit case.

As there was no opposition from other side, court 'dismissed as withdrawn' the MLAs earlier plea challenging EC's June 23, 2017 decision.

Eight MLAs had entered a plea in the HC against their disqualification, while the remaining 12 MLAs approached the court on Wednesday.

The Delhi HC had asked the EC to state the factual aspects behind its decision to disqualify the 20 AAP MLAs.

The court also extended its Jan 24 order restraining the EC from issuing any notification announcing by-elections.

AAP MLA's counsel told court that he will file an appeal after examining President's order disqualifying 20 MLAs in office of profit case.

AAP faces huge setback, party calls action ‘unconstitutional... dangerous for democracy’

After 20 MLAs were disqualified for holding office of profit the win from 3 years ago has helped AAP keep power in the Assembly.

'Politics of vendetta or politics of vested interests just don’t last long. Don’t worry, be happy,' Shatrughan Sinha tweeted.