Jailed Activist Seeks Interim Bail to Contest Bihar Polls
Jailed activist Sharjeel Imam has applied for interim bail to contest the Bihar polls as an independent candidate.
Imam, who has been in jail for 5 years without bail, is accused in the North-East Delhi riots conspiracy case, as well as CAA and NRC cases, but charges have yet to be framed.
- Imam seeks 2 weeks interim bail to file nomination and campaign.
- The duration for filing nomination papers for the Bihar elections is between 13 and 20 October.
- Voting is scheduled in 2 phases, 6 and 11 November.
Imam wants to contest from Bahadurganj constituency in Bihar.
Imam has been in jail for past 5 years without bail.
Author's summary: Sharjeel Imam seeks bail to run in Bihar polls.