Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat in 2014 has been challenged by Congress MLA Ajay Rai, who had unsuccessfully contested from Varanasi in the Lok Sabha polls in Allahabad HC.
Poll was challenged on the ground that there were discrepancies in his nomination papers, that the expenses on campaign had exceeded permissible limits and religious sentiments were exploited through slogans like “Har Har Modi”.
Satyapal Jain, Additional Solicitor General of India and appearing on behalf of Modi said Court was about to pronounce a verdict but because of paucity of time decided to resume it tomorrow.