Moitra added that even if she has been expelled, she is not disqualified from running again for an elected office.
While so, her eviction from government accommodation would affect her ability to carry out activities she would be required to do in the run up to the next general elections, Moitra submitted.
“Instability in accommodation, however, would pose a significant impediment to the Petitioner’s ability to host and engage with party members, parliamentarians, fellow politicians, visiting constituents, key stakeholders and other dignitaries, which is essential, especially in the lead up to a general election. In addition, the Petitioner is a woman living alone in New Delhi. She has no place of residence or alternative accommodation in Delhi. Therefore, if evicted from her government accommodation, she will have to fulfil the duties of campaigning while also finding, and then shifting to, a new residence all by herself. This will place an onerous burden on the Petitioner,” her petition stated.
Source: Barandbench
