BMC Election 2026: Congress candidate alleges threats to withdraw from polls, complaint filed with police

The police have registered a non-cognisable (NC) complaint against the unidentified man. Representational Pic/File

A Congress candidate contesting the BMC Election 2026 has filed a complaint with the police, claiming that he was threatened and asked to withdraw from the poll race, an official said on Friday, reported the PTI.

The candidate, Pramod Narvekar, is contesting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections from Ward No. 87, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Vakola police station, the official said.

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According to the complaint, the incident took place on Wednesday night after Narvekar had completed his election campaign for the day. He later went to his office at Golibar Naka in Santacruz East.

Asked to withdraw nomination

Narvekar alleged that a man entered his office and demanded that he withdraw his nomination and stop campaigning. The man also allegedly threatened him with dire consequences, including a threat to his life.

Police register NC case

Based on the complaint, the police have registered a non-cognisable (NC) complaint against the unidentified man. Further investigation is currently underway, the official added.

Polling for the BMC elections will be held on January 15, with the results scheduled to be announced the following day.

Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena candidate attacked with knife in Bandra

Meanwhile, in a different incident, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena candidate was on Wednesday evening allegedly attacked with knife in Bandra east area of Mumbai and was rushed to a hospital, police said.

The candidate was identified as Salim Qureshi who had been campaigning in the area after filing his nomination, sources said.

Shaikh was injured in the knife attack in Bandra East on Wednesday evening, they said.

According to the police, the incident took place around 5 pm in Sant Dyaneshwar Nagar, where Qureshi suffered cuts to his stomach.

The police said that he is currently out of danger and receiving medical care.

Mumbai Police said that multiple teams are actively investigating the incident on the ground and will take appropriate legal action.

The motive behind the attack is yet to be confirmed, and further details are awaited.

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(with PTI inputs)