SC DISMISSES AP'S APPEAL AGAINST HC ORDER:

In a setback to YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed its appeal against the High Court order upholding State Election Commission decision to hold gram Panchayat elections in the state saying, "We cannot be part of this ego battle". The State government has sought postponement of Panchayat polls due to the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination drive. The top court observed that elections have been held in far more difficult conditions and successfully".