BJP Accuses Shiv Sena (Shinde Faction) of Manipulating Palghar Voter List
At a press conference held at former city president Ashok Ambure's office on Wednesday, BJP leaders accused the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) of manipulating voter registration to benefit their group ahead of the Palghar Municipal Council elections.
Ambure and ex-corporator Akshay Sankhe, who recently joined the BJP, claimed the Shinde faction is abusing power to alter the voter list. They allege that ineligible voters are being added while legitimate voters are shifted to other wards.
“We have submitted documentary evidence and formally lodged complaints with authorities on October 28.”
The BJP described the current voter list as seriously flawed, citing multiple discrepancies such as:
- Duplicate and triplicate entries for some voters
- Names of individuals who do not reside in the area
- Family members registered in different wards
Forms required for adding or transferring voters (Form A and Form B) were reportedly filled out in bulk with malicious intent, often lacking crucial details like addresses or proof of residence, yet still accepted by the administration.
Author's summary: BJP claims large-scale voter list manipulation by Shiv Sena's Shinde faction in Palghar, highlighting serious flaws and misuse of power before local elections.