In the realm of New Delhi, the Election Commission issued directives on Tuesday, compelling the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to scrutinize any inconsistencies in the particulars furnished in the affidavits submitted by Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) contender vying for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, undisclosed informants revealed.

Allegations surfaced from the Congress, prompting the electoral authority to intervene, citing discrepancies between the tangible and declared assets outlined in Chandrasekhar’s affidavit. This electoral contest pits him against former United Nations envoy, Shashi Tharoor.

Under the prevailing protocol, the Election Commission has instructed the CBDT to meticulously inspect any disparities within the affidavit particulars provided by Chandrasekhar, as per undisclosed sources.

Instances of disparity or fabrication within affidavits fall under the purview of Section 125 A of the Representation of the People Act 1951, as elucidated by the sources. In accordance with this legislation, the suppression of pertinent information in nomination papers or affidavits is subject to punitive measures, potentially entailing imprisonment for a duration of up to six months, a monetary penalty, or both.