The Election Commission faced legal challenges for delaying the Pune parliamentary bypoll due to the unresolved Wayanad seat issue. The EC cited logistical problems and pending litigations regarding the Wayanad constituency as reasons for the delay. The Supreme Court stayed the Bombay High Court s order for an immediate bypoll, with the EC arguing that rushing would create constitutional crises and short, ineffective tenures. The Wayanad factor, tied to Rahul Gandhi s disqualification and subsequent court battles, complicated the timely announcement of bypolls for multiple vacant seats.
Who filed the case about the delay in holding by-elections for the vacant Pune seat? Why did the Bombay HC say the Election Commission had not discharged 'its constitutional duties'? We explain.