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'Voter list corruption and allegations against the Election Commission; Shambhuraj Desai attacks the opposition'
Mumbai, October 15, 2025 (Special Correspondent): The local body elections in Maharashtra are just a few days away. The political atmosphere has heated up even before the announcement of these elections. Today, leaders of the opposition parties visited the State Election Commission and submitted a statement regarding the alleged corruption in the voter lists. In this regard, in a meeting of the committee held on Tuesday, representatives of various political parties made suggestions on the format of the voter lists. However, ruling party minister Shambhuraj Desai has strongly criticized this meeting and attacked the opposition, saying that they are afraid of defeat in the elections. These developments have taken a new storm in Maharashtra's politics.
Local body elections are an important stage in Maharashtra's rural and urban politics. Lakhs of voters participate in these elections for Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Municipal Council and Municipal Corporations. As preparations for this year's elections are in full swing, opposition parties have now demanded direct action against the errors and irregularities in the voter lists. Representatives of Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar group), Shiv Sena (Utb) and other opposition parties attended the meeting of the committee organized by the State Election Commission in Mumbai on Tuesday. The meeting discussed the digital format of voter lists, duplicate names in them and the use of VVPAT machines. The opposition alleged that there is political interference in the voter lists, which is raising questions about the transparency of the election process.
After this meeting, the leaders of the opposition parties jointly submitted a statement to the State Election Commission. In it, they have demanded immediate steps to remove the confusion in the voter lists. They also proposed to postpone the elections. NCP MLA Jayant Patil, while speaking at a press conference, made very serious allegations. "In the morning, all news channels show news of irregular names in the voter lists. In the afternoon, those names appear on the commission's website, but by 6 pm, they disappear. Is this server being run by someone else in Maharashtra? Raising the question, Patil said that this matter is threatening the integrity of the election process." Patil's allegations have created a stir in political circles, and now questions are being raised about the commission.
Ruling party minister Shambhuraj Desai reacted strongly to these moves by the opposition. Speaking at a program in Satara district, Desai said, "Since the defeat in the elections is visible, a hunt is on to find a reason. The Mahavikas Aghadi has done nothing but complain. The machines came during the Congress government when there were ballot papers and they accepted them at that time. Now, when there is fear of defeat, they allege that there is a glitch in the machines. Even if they are defeated tomorrow, this hunt is on to find a reason to give to the people." Desai also indirectly criticized the meeting of the committee, saying, "If you don't trust the Election Commission, then why did you go to meet it? This is just a political drama." He also attacked Shiv Sena (YouTube) leader Sanjay Raut. "Raut speaks with two mouths. Only you give him importance, no one here gives it," Desai said, raising questions about the unity of the opposition.
The background to this controversy is the situation of political parties in Maharashtra. Since the defeat of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, the opposition has come together and attacked the ruling grand alliance. Political observers have different opinions on whether a similar picture will be seen in the local elections. Congress leader Nana Patole has also participated in this statement, saying, "The rights of lakhs of voters are being threatened due to the confusion in the voter lists. The Commission should take this matter seriously." On the other hand, a reaction has also come from the office of BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He said, "This complaint by the opposition is an attack on the autonomy of the Election Commission. We are committed to a transparent process."
It will be interesting to see how these developments will affect the local elections. The State Election Commission has not yet given an official response on this, but according to sources, the commission will conduct a special inspection of the voter lists. A total of 28 lakh voters will participate in this year's elections, of which 18 lakh voters' lists have been prepared in rural areas. Complaints of irregularities have increased in cities as the lists are being updated through digital platforms. Political analysts say that these controversies will create awareness among voters even before the elections and increase pressure for transparency.
Against this backdrop, politics in Maharashtra is intensifying. Shambhuraj Desai's criticism has spread unrest among the opposition, and now it is likely to become more aggressive. Local body elections are not just part of a political battle, but are also related to the future of local development and administration. The possibility of this dispute, which started over the issue of voter lists, now going to the court level cannot be ruled out. The State Election Commission should take action at the earliest and resolve this dispute, otherwise the election process will become complicated, there is a prevailing opinion among political leaders.
In this election, water in rural areas,
Mumbai, October 15, 2025 (Special Correspondent): The local body elections in Maharashtra are just a few days away. The political atmosphere has heated up even before the announcement of these elections. Today, leaders of the opposition parties visited the State Election Commission and submitted a statement regarding the alleged corruption in the voter lists. In this regard, in a meeting of the committee held on Tuesday, representatives of various political parties made suggestions on the format of the voter lists. However, ruling party minister Shambhuraj Desai has strongly criticized this meeting and attacked the opposition, saying that they are afraid of defeat in the elections. These developments have taken a new storm in Maharashtra's politics.
Local body elections are an important stage in Maharashtra's rural and urban politics. Lakhs of voters participate in these elections for Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Municipal Council and Municipal Corporations. As preparations for this year's elections are in full swing, opposition parties have now demanded direct action against the errors and irregularities in the voter lists. Representatives of Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar group), Shiv Sena (Utb) and other opposition parties attended the meeting of the committee organized by the State Election Commission in Mumbai on Tuesday. The meeting discussed the digital format of voter lists, duplicate names in them and the use of VVPAT machines. The opposition alleged that there is political interference in the voter lists, which is raising questions about the transparency of the election process.
After this meeting, the leaders of the opposition parties jointly submitted a statement to the State Election Commission. In it, they have demanded immediate steps to remove the confusion in the voter lists. They also proposed to postpone the elections. NCP MLA Jayant Patil, while speaking at a press conference, made very serious allegations. "In the morning, all news channels show news of irregular names in the voter lists. In the afternoon, those names appear on the commission's website, but by 6 pm, they disappear. Is this server being run by someone else in Maharashtra? Raising the question, Patil said that this matter is threatening the integrity of the election process." Patil's allegations have created a stir in political circles, and now questions are being raised about the commission.
Ruling party minister Shambhuraj Desai reacted strongly to these moves by the opposition. Speaking at a program in Satara district, Desai said, "Since the defeat in the elections is visible, a hunt is on to find a reason. The Mahavikas Aghadi has done nothing but complain. The machines came during the Congress government when there were ballot papers and they accepted them at that time. Now, when there is fear of defeat, they allege that there is a glitch in the machines. Even if they are defeated tomorrow, this hunt is on to find a reason to give to the people." Desai also indirectly criticized the meeting of the committee, saying, "If you don't trust the Election Commission, then why did you go to meet it? This is just a political drama." He also attacked Shiv Sena (YouTube) leader Sanjay Raut. "Raut speaks with two mouths. Only you give him importance, no one here gives it," Desai said, raising questions about the unity of the opposition.
The background to this controversy is the situation of political parties in Maharashtra. Since the defeat of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, the opposition has come together and attacked the ruling grand alliance. Political observers have different opinions on whether a similar picture will be seen in the local elections. Congress leader Nana Patole has also participated in this statement, saying, "The rights of lakhs of voters are being threatened due to the confusion in the voter lists. The Commission should take this matter seriously." On the other hand, a reaction has also come from the office of BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He said, "This complaint by the opposition is an attack on the autonomy of the Election Commission. We are committed to a transparent process."
It will be interesting to see how these developments will affect the local elections. The State Election Commission has not yet given an official response on this, but according to sources, the commission will conduct a special inspection of the voter lists. A total of 28 lakh voters will participate in this year's elections, of which 18 lakh voters' lists have been prepared in rural areas. Complaints of irregularities have increased in cities as the lists are being updated through digital platforms. Political analysts say that these controversies will create awareness among voters even before the elections and increase pressure for transparency.
Against this backdrop, politics in Maharashtra is intensifying. Shambhuraj Desai's criticism has spread unrest among the opposition, and now it is likely to become more aggressive. Local body elections are not just part of a political battle, but are also related to the future of local development and administration. The possibility of this dispute, which started over the issue of voter lists, now going to the court level cannot be ruled out. The State Election Commission should take action at the earliest and resolve this dispute, otherwise the election process will become complicated, there is a prevailing opinion among political leaders.
In this election, water in rural areas,
Local body elections are an important stage in Maharashtra's rural and urban politics. Lakhs of voters participate in these elections for Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Municipal Council and Municipal Corporations. As preparations for this year's elections are in full swing, opposition parties have now demanded direct action against the errors and irregularities in the voter lists. Representatives of Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar group), Shiv Sena (Utb) and other opposition parties attended the meeting of the committee organized by the State Election Commission in Mumbai on Tuesday. The meeting discussed the digital format of voter lists, duplicate names in them and the use of VVPAT machines. The opposition alleged that there is political interference in the voter lists, which is raising questions about the transparency of the election process.
After this meeting, the leaders of the opposition parties jointly submitted a statement to the State Election Commission. In it, they have demanded immediate steps to remove the confusion in the voter lists. They also proposed to postpone the elections. NCP MLA Jayant Patil, while speaking at a press conference, made very serious allegations. "In the morning, all news channels show news of irregular names in the voter lists. In the afternoon, those names appear on the commission's website, but by 6 pm, they disappear. Is this server being run by someone else in Maharashtra? Raising the question, Patil said that this matter is threatening the integrity of the election process." Patil's allegations have created a stir in political circles, and now questions are being raised about the commission.
Ruling party minister Shambhuraj Desai reacted strongly to these moves by the opposition. Speaking at a program in Satara district, Desai said, "Since the defeat in the elections is visible, a hunt is on to find a reason. The Mahavikas Aghadi has done nothing but complain. The machines came during the Congress government when there were ballot papers and they accepted them at that time. Now, when there is fear of defeat, they allege that there is a glitch in the machines. Even if they are defeated tomorrow, this hunt is on to find a reason to give to the people." Desai also indirectly criticized the meeting of the committee, saying, "If you don't trust the Election Commission, then why did you go to meet it? This is just a political drama." He also attacked Shiv Sena (YouTube) leader Sanjay Raut. "Raut speaks with two mouths. Only you give him importance, no one here gives it," Desai said, raising questions about the unity of the opposition.
The background to this controversy is the situation of political parties in Maharashtra. Since the defeat of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, the opposition has come together and attacked the ruling grand alliance. Political observers have different opinions on whether a similar picture will be seen in the local elections. Congress leader Nana Patole has also participated in this statement, saying, "The rights of lakhs of voters are being threatened due to the confusion in the voter lists. The Commission should take this matter seriously." On the other hand, a reaction has also come from the office of BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He said, "This complaint by the opposition is an attack on the autonomy of the Election Commission. We are committed to a transparent process."
It will be interesting to see how these developments will affect the local elections. The State Election Commission has not yet given an official response on this, but according to sources, the commission will conduct a special inspection of the voter lists. A total of 28 lakh voters will participate in this year's elections, of which 18 lakh voters' lists have been prepared in rural areas. Complaints of irregularities have increased in cities as the lists are being updated through digital platforms. Political analysts say that these controversies will create awareness among voters even before the elections and increase pressure for transparency.
Against this backdrop, politics in Maharashtra is intensifying. Shambhuraj Desai's criticism has spread unrest among the opposition, and now it is likely to become more aggressive. Local body elections are not just part of a political battle, but are also related to the future of local development and administration. The possibility of this dispute, which started over the issue of voter lists, now going to the court level cannot be ruled out. The State Election Commission should take action at the earliest and resolve this dispute, otherwise the election process will become complicated, there is a prevailing opinion among political leaders.
In this election, water in rural areas,
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