After facing accusations of distributing cash to woo voters, BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde has called the charges baseless and urged the Election Commission to conduct an impartial investigation into the matter. Tawde explains that his visit to a hotel in Mumbai was for a casual meeting with a party candidate. However, opposition parties have slammed Tawde and the BJP, accusing them of engaging in corrupt practices and misusing government machinery for electoral gains.
Ahead of the Assembly elections, BJP leader Vinod Tawde faced opposition from Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) activists who claimed he was distributing money at a hotel in Virar, Palghar. The BVA legislator Kshitij Thakur led the protesters and demanded Tawde's arrest, insisting he stay confined to the hotel until the polls concluded. The incident adds fuel to the already intense political atmosphere in Maharashtra.
BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde finds himself embroiled in controversy as he is accused of distributing cash to voters in preparation for Wednesday's election. However, Tawde maintains his innocence and is calling for the release of CCTV footage to prove it. Anti-corruption activist Anjali Damania expresses outrage at the situation, questioning the integrity of politicians in Maharashtra.
Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray has spoken out about the recent cash-for-votes controversy surrounding BJP leader Vinod Tawde, suggesting that it may be the result of an 'internal gang war' within the saffron party. Thackeray has called for action to be taken based on the evidence, and has stated that Maharashtra will take action on its own if needed. The BJP, meanwhile, has denied the allegations and has accused the opposition parties of being involved in incidents of violence leading up to the crucial by-elections.
TV actor Rupali Ganguly, known for her roles in popular TV serials like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Anupamaa, and social worker and astrologer Ameya Joshi joined the BJP in the presence of senior leaders. During the event, BJP leader Vinod Tawde used the opportunity to attack the opposition parties for their recent "vote jihad" remarks, saying it showed their desperation and fear. He also referenced the ongoing controversy over OBC reservation for Muslims, claiming it was another example of opposition parties trying to divide and mislead voters.