Maharashtra Meeting Polls: Tensions escalated in Virar East on Sunday when members of the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA), led by Hitendra Thakur, clashed with BJP representatives over allegations of cash distribution throughout an election marketing campaign. An FIR has been registered in opposition to Tawde within the case.
The BJP Normal Secretary Vinod Tawde was accused of arriving with Rs.5 crore meant for distribution to the occasion’s Nalasopara constituency candidate, Rajan Naik. The incident has since ignited political tensions within the area.
Incident Particulars
The confrontation unfolded at Resort Vivanta in Virar East, the place Vinod Tawde had organized a gathering with BJP’s Nalasopara candidate, Rajan Naik. Because the assembly progressed, BVA activists, led by native MLA Kshitij Thakur, stormed into the venue, alleging that cash was being distributed to affect voters.
The BVA employees insisted that the BJP was making an attempt to sway the upcoming election outcomes with money incentives.
Within the wake of the accusations, Tawde’s automobile was searched by native police, however no proof of cash was discovered. Regardless of the dearth of proof, BVA leaders have insisted that the BJP was concerned in unlawful election practices.
BJP denies allegations
The BJP has firmly rejected the allegations. BJP officers, together with Rajan Naik, have dismissed the costs as fabricated by the BVA to tarnish the occasion’s popularity. Pravin Darekar, a senior BJP chief, described the accusation as ‘laughable,’ claiming that BVA was fabricating a story because of fears of shedding the election. Darekar argued that the allegations had been half of a bigger technique by the BVA to shift public focus away from their very own shortcomings.
“Now we have achieved nothing mistaken,” Darekar stated. “BVA is shedding floor and attempting to create distractions by making baseless accusations.”
Maharashtra BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule stated, ” Immediately, BJP Nationwide Normal Secretary, Vinod Tawde ji was having a gathering with native occasion employees in Nalasopara to make them perceive in regards to the do’s and don’ts for tomorrow. On the similar time, individuals from our opposition conspired in opposition to him and tried to defame Vinod Tawde ji and BJP. The administration has taken cognizance of this incident and they’re investigating the matter as BJP chief, I wish to say that each one these sorts of techniques should not going to work. The opposition has understood that they’re shedding the elections, and that’s the reason they’re doing all these soiled tips.”
The Thakur household, distinguished in native politics, has performed a central position within the unfolding drama. Hitendra Thakur, who’s contesting from Nalasopara, and his son Kshitij, who’s searching for re-election from Vasai, have been vocal of their criticism of the BJP.
Vasai MLA Kshitij Thakur claimed to have uncovered a diary that detailed transactions involving Rs. 15 crore, suggesting widespread corruption. In the meantime, Hitendra Thakur alleged that Tawde had personally known as him a number of instances to apologize for the incident.
Police Intervention and Escalation of Tensions
Because the protests continued, police had been dispatched to make sure Vinod Tawde’s security. Authorities had been compelled to escort Tawde out of the lodge below heavy safety because the scenario escalated.
Native police, below the jurisdiction of Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar police, performed searches of Tawde’s automobiles, lodge rooms, and belongings, although nothing incriminating was discovered.
In an extra escalation of the matter, Palghar district collector Govind Bodke introduced that an FIR could be filed in opposition to Tawde for violating election guidelines by getting into Virar 48 hours earlier than the polls.
Tawde, who will not be a registered voter within the area, was additionally requested to go away the Vasai Virar space. Police forces have been instructed to make sure that Tawde vacates the area as per election rules.
