Maharashtra civic elections 2026: BJP tried everything to win civic polls, alleges Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray. Pic/Ashish Raje

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday alleged that the BJP and its allies had made every possible effort to secure a victory in the civic elections, raising serious concerns over the conduct of the polls.

Claims of polling agents carrying candidate lists in Kalyan-Dombivli

Thackeray claimed that in Kalyan-Dombivli, polling agents were found carrying lists of candidates, a practice he said was unprecedented. "Such issues were never faced or even heard of in earlier elections," he remarked.

Questions raised over State Election Commission's role

Questioning the role of the State Election Commission, Thackeray asked why the Commission and its staff were drawing salaries if repeated complaints were not being addressed. He alleged widespread anomalies in the electoral rolls that, according to him, remained uncorrected despite multiple representations.

Allegations of irregularities in voting process

The Sena (UBT) leader further claimed to have received reports of indelible ink being easily erased, male names appearing against female voters, and other serious irregularities.

Concerns over changes in counting procedure

He also questioned changes in the counting process, noting that counting earlier began immediately after polling. "Why has the basic electoral process been altered now?" he asked.

"The process appears compromised, raising serious questions about the fairness and credibility of the elections," Thackeray alleged.