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Uddhav Thackeray Alleges Irregularities in Maharashtra Civic Polls, Seeks Suspension of SEC Chief

He aired the charges as voting took place across 29 municipal corporations including Mumbai.

Overview

  • Thackeray called the conduct of the State Election Commission unconstitutional and demanded commissioner Dinesh Waghmare’s suspension.
  • He alleged duplicate entries on voter rolls, men’s names appearing on women’s numbers, and a lack of guidance for voters in Thane.
  • He claimed election agents in an MMR constituency displayed BJP candidates’ names on their pockets in view of voters.
  • Describing the situation as a 'murder' of democracy, he accused the ruling Mahayuti alliance of misusing authorities.
  • ThePrint also reported Raj Thackeray accusing the poll body of bias, questioning the use of PADU and the durability of indelible ink.