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CJI Surya Kant Refuses Meeting with INDIA Bloc Leaders
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant declined a meeting request from leaders of the INDIA bloc. The leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, had sought the meeting to discuss alleged electoral irregularities. CJI Surya Kant advised the leaders to file a petition in court regarding their concerns. The refusal came amidst ongoing protests related to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) issue.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 3 C 13 R 5
- Left (3): National Herald, Satya Hindi, The Hindu
- Centre (13 votes, 15 outlets): Amar Ujala, Business Today · The Lallantop (India Today Group — 1 vote), Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), LiveLaw, Mathrubhumi English, Mint, Outlook India, Telangana Today, The New Indian Express, The Statesman, The Times of India
- Right (5): Dainik Jagran, India Today, News18 Hindi, Republic World, The Pioneer