Day before Maharashtra polling, BJP’s Vinod Tawde accused of distributing cash; ECI says nearly Rs 10 lakh seized

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole accused the BJP of misusing government machinery and indulging in corrupt practices, including distributing money to buy votes, fearing a defeat in the upcoming state assembly elections.Speaking to the media, Patole criticised the BJP for using money power to manipulate the electoral process, arguing that this is an attempt to win the election through corrupt means, fearing a resounding defeat.He said, “The Election Commission must ensure a fair and transparent election process. However, the series of events over the past month, including biased actions against opposition leaders, have raised concerns.Bags of opposition leaders have been checked under suspicious circumstances, and they’ve been prevented from flying in helicopters or airplanes, but no such scrutiny has been applied to the ruling party.”Polls for the 288-member state assembly will be held on November 20, and the votes will be counted on November 23.(With inputs from PTI)



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