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BJP’s Ashok Chavan Denies Cash-for-Tickets Allegation in Nanded

The claim by longtime associate Bhanusing Rawat surfaces days before the Jan. 15 civic polls with no inquiry announced.

Overview

  • Former corporator Bhanusing Rawat alleges Ashok Chavan accepted Rs 50 lakh to allocate municipal election tickets in Nanded.
  • Chavan rejects the accusation, saying he has never sought money and citing a five-decade public career.
  • Rawat contends loyal BJP workers were passed over in favor of wealthier candidates willing to pay.
  • He says his son was denied a BJP nomination from ward 16 at the last moment.
  • Voting for 29 municipal corporations is scheduled for Jan. 15 with counting on Jan. 16, and reports note no independent verification or formal action so far.