BJP MLA Jeevaraj takes oath after postal recount confirms 2023 win

Published on 6 May 2026

Court ordered a postal ballot recount years later

BJP’s DN Jeevaraj was sworn in as an MLA after a High Court ordered recount of postal ballots in Sringeri. The recount, triggered by legal action, upheld his election on May 3, three years after the original assembly polls. CM Siddaramaiah termed it foul play as the long-delayed confirmation finally took effect.

DN Jeevaraj sworn in after High Court-ordered postal ballot recount
Recount confirmed his election on May 3, three years post polls
Case stems from judicial intervention in Sringeri’s electoral process
CM Siddaramaiah alleged foul play over the delayed outcome

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BJP MLA Jeevaraj takes oath after postal recount confirms 2023 win

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