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Maharashtra 'Vote Theft' Fight Intensifies as Fadnavis Denies Fraud, Thackerays Urge Roll Checks

The dispute turns on demands for proof of fraud after the Election Commission’s challenge to substantiate the allegations.

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'Dil Behlane Ke Liye Khayal,' Fadnavis calls Rahul Gandhi 'Serial Liar' Over Opposition SIR Allegations | Image: Republic

Overview

  • Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray told workers in Dahisar to go door to door and verify voter lists for duplicates and bogus entries ahead of municipal polls.
  • Uddhav questioned a reported 40–42 lakh rise in registered voters in Maharashtra and urged cadres to prevent ineligible voting.
  • MNS president Raj Thackeray reiterated allegations of manipulation dating back to 2016–17 and echoed Rahul Gandhi’s charge that institutions favored the ruling BJP.
  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis rejected the ‘vote chori’ claims, accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies, and said the Opposition was using conspiracy theories to console party workers after defeats.
  • Reports note the Election Commission has asked parties to provide verifiable evidence of fraud, and government allies say none has been produced so far.