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21 May, 4 tweets, 3 min read
"Autocratisation, defiance of SC order:" Andhra Pradesh High Court slams State Election Commission, quashes decision to hold local body polls without 4 weeks MCC [READ ORDER]

report by @meera_emmanuel

#electioncommission
#AndhraPradesh
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AP High Court slams State Election Commission for misinterpreting Supreme Court order on enforcement of Moral Code of Conduct for local body polls

#AndhraPradesh #electioncommission
The act of Election Commission can described as democratic backsliding: Andhra Pradesh High Court

#electioncommission
Could cause gradual decline in democracy with State losing its democratic qualities: AP High Court

#electioncommission #AndhraPradesh

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