Meenakshi Natarajan Defends Nomination Amid Legal Scrutiny

The controversy centers on Form 26, the mandatory affidavit requiring candidates to itemize assets and liabilities. Critics allege that Natarajan intentionally omitted information regarding pending legal matters. In her defense, the candidate argued that the dispute stems from a fundamental disagreement over the definition of a 'pending case' and noted that the document lacks a specific provision for logging private complaints.

Senior Congress leadership continues to support her bid, despite the Election Commission's decision to reject her nomination papers on Tuesday. This rejection ignited a direct confrontation between the party and the commission, culminating in protests at Jantar Mantar. With the Supreme Court currently presiding over the case, the party is banking on a judicial reversal to restore her status as a candidate.