Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal expressed gratitude on Tuesday, stating that the Supreme Court had safeguarded democracy during these challenging times. He extended thanks to the court for its ruling in the Chandigarh mayoral polls case. The apex court announced its intention to order a recount of votes cast in the contentious elections and to declare the result, taking into account the eight "defaced" ballots previously deemed invalid by the returning officer.