The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) activist Avinash Bhosikar, a candidate for Lok Sabha, organized a Dharna agitation at the district collectorate to protest the alleged election officers' actions of changing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) without informing the candidates during polling. The VBA activists, carrying party flags and banners, shouted slogans against the administration and were later charged with breaching the district collector's orders. In a separate news, 84 Gram Panchayats in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district will finally have their own administrative buildings, with the state government sanctioning the proposals under the Balasaheb Thackeray Smruti Matorshree Grampanchayat Bandhani Scheme. More proposals are expected to be approved after the Lok Sabha elections.
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) Protests Alleged EVM Malpractices
The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), a political party led by Prakash Ambedkar, has alleged that election officers in the Lok Sabha elections have been changing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) without informing candidates during polling. In response, VBA activist Avinash Bhosikar organized a protest at the district collectorate, where activists shouted slogans against the administration.
The VBA claims that the alleged tampering with EVMs is an attempt to manipulate the election results. However, the Election Commission has denied these allegations, stating that all EVMs are tested before and after polling to ensure their integrity.
84 Gram Panchayats Get Administrative Buildings
In a separate development, the state government has sanctioned the construction of administrative buildings for 84 Gram Panchayats in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. The buildings will be built under the Balasaheb Thackeray Smruti Matorshree Grampanchayat Bandhani Scheme.
The government plans to approve more such proposals after the Lok Sabha elections. These buildings are expected to improve the efficiency and accessibility of local government services in rural areas.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
Q1: What is the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA)?
A1: VBA is a political party founded in 2018 by Prakash Ambedkar. It is primarily focused on representing the interests of marginalized communities, including Dalits, Tribals, and minorities.
Q2: What are EVMs?
A2: EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines) are electronic devices used for recording and counting votes in elections. They are designed to prevent fraud and ensure the secrecy of the ballot.
Q3: Why is the VBA alleging EVM tampering?
A3: The VBA claims that they have evidence of EVMs being changed without informing candidates during polling. They believe this is an attempt to manipulate the election results.
Q4: Has the Election Commission responded to these allegations?
A4: Yes, the Election Commission has denied the allegations and stated that all EVMs are tested before and after polling to ensure their integrity.
Q5: What is the purpose of the Balasaheb Thackeray Smruti Matorshree Grampanchayat Bandhani Scheme?
A5: The scheme provides grants for the construction of administrative buildings for Gram Panchayats in rural areas. The goal is to improve the efficiency and accessibility of local government services.
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