Shock Verdict: Gauhati High Court Rules Naba Sarania’s ST Status Invalid, Shakes Kokrajhar’s Political Arena
Desk Report, April 18, 2024: The Gauhati High Court has rendered a significant decision regarding the eligibility of Naba Kumar Sarania, the incumbent Member of Parliament representing the Kokrajhar constituency in Assam. The verdict, stemming from a dispute over Sarania’s ethnic certification, has stirred considerable debate and raised doubts about his continued tenure in the Lok Sabha.
In a crucial ruling, the Gauhati High Court pronounced that Naba Kumar Sarania does not hold the status of a scheduled tribe (ST), a determination pivotal to his candidacy in the region. The court’s decision regarding Sarania’s ethnic certification marks a culmination of protracted legal proceedings surrounding the matter.
A prominent figure in Indian politics, Naba Kumar Sarania has served as an Independent candidate and later aligned himself with the Gana Suraksha Party since 2014. However, the recent judicial pronouncement casts a shadow of uncertainty over his ability to represent Kokrajhar in the parliamentary arena.
The controversy enveloping Sarania’s ethnic certification has been a persistent issue, with the High Court’s ruling representing a watershed moment in this ongoing legal saga. Sarania has vocally asserted that the Assam government has conspired against him, alleging orchestrated efforts to impede his political trajectory in Kokrajhar.
Addressing the media, Sarania reiterated his steadfast position, asserting that deliberate machinations aimed at thwarting his political career in Kokrajhar are at play. The ramifications of the Gauhati High Court’s verdict reverberate not only in the realm of legal discourse but also in the political landscape of Assam, prompting scrutiny and conjecture regarding the future representation of the Kokrajhar constituency in the Lok Sabha.
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