BJP Accuses Shiv Sena (Shinde Faction) of Manipulating Palghar Voter List
At a press conference held on Wednesday at former city president Ashok Ambure's office, BJP leaders accused the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) of extensive irregularities in the voter registration process to benefit the ruling group.
Allegations of Manipulation and Misuse of Power
Political tension is rising ahead of the Palghar Municipal Council elections, with the BJP claiming that the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), in cooperation with local administration, is tampering with the voter list.
- Former corporator Akshay Sankhe, who recently joined the BJP, joined Ambure in alleging the Shinde camp is “misusing power and manipulating” the voter list.
- Ineligible voters are being added to the rolls, while eligible voters are being transferred to different wards, according to BJP claims.
Documented Complaints and Evidence
The BJP stated:
“We have submitted documentary evidence and formally lodged complaints with authorities on October 28.”
They describe the current voter list as “seriously flawed,” pointing out multiple discrepancies:
- Duplicate and triplicate entries for the same voter.
- Names of individuals not residing in the area.
- Family members recorded in different wards.
Issues with Voter Forms
Forms required for voter additions or transfers, such as Form A and Form B, were reportedly filled out en masse with malicious intent.
Many forms lacked essential details like addresses or proof of residence but were still accepted by the administration.
Author’s summary: BJP accuses the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) of widespread voter list manipulation and administrative collusion ahead of Palghar elections, highlighting serious registration flaws and submitted formal complaints.