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ECI withdraws name discrepancy notice for Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 10:39 AM
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The Election Commission of India has revoked a notice that questioned the name details of Padma Shri recipient Harekala Hajabba, and will re‑examine the matter further.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that it has withdrawn a discrepancy notice it had earlier issued to Harekala Hajabba, a Padma Shri awardee from Karnataka. The notice had raised concerns over inconsistencies in the name details submitted by the awardee.
In a brief statement, the ECI said the notice was cancelled pending a more thorough review of the documents. The commission assured that the re‑examination would be conducted in accordance with its established procedures.
Harekala Hajabba, known for his contributions to social work in Karnataka, had not publicly responded to the notice before its withdrawal. The ECI’s decision underscores its commitment to resolve such issues without undue delay.
The development comes as the commission continues to monitor compliance with electoral and nomination norms across the country, ensuring that awardees and candidates meet all statutory requirements.
No further details were released, and the ECI indicated that any additional findings would be communicated in due course.
In a brief statement, the ECI said the notice was cancelled pending a more thorough review of the documents. The commission assured that the re‑examination would be conducted in accordance with its established procedures.
Harekala Hajabba, known for his contributions to social work in Karnataka, had not publicly responded to the notice before its withdrawal. The ECI’s decision underscores its commitment to resolve such issues without undue delay.
The development comes as the commission continues to monitor compliance with electoral and nomination norms across the country, ensuring that awardees and candidates meet all statutory requirements.
No further details were released, and the ECI indicated that any additional findings would be communicated in due course.