Waseem Rizvi withdraws PIL in Supreme Court against political parties with religious names, symbols

The petition by Rivzi contended that using religion for luring voters is strictly prohibited under Section 123 of the Representation of People Act.
Jitendra Tyagi (Waseem Rizvi) and Supreme Court
Jitendra Tyagi (Waseem Rizvi) and Supreme Court
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Former Shia Waqf Board chief, Waseem Rivzi (now known as Jitendra Tyagi after converting to Hinduism), has withdrawn his plea before the Supreme Court against the registration of political parties that have religious names, symbols, or logos with religious connotations. [Syed Waseem Rizvi vs Election Commission of India and Ors.].

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