Uddhav Thackeray claims irregularities in Maharashtra civic polls, calls it 'murder' of democracy
Allegations of election irregularities and suppression of democracy warrant urgent attention.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray accused the Maharashtra State Election Commission of irregularities in the municipal corporation polls, claiming it was an attempt to "murder" democracy. He alleged duplicate voters, voter identification issues, and improper conduct by election agents, demanding the suspension of SEC commissioner Dinesh Waghmare. Thackeray also criticized the ruling Mahayuti alliance for its lack of action and accused them of misusing authorities.
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— The Hindu
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