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IN PHOTOS: BJP-BVA face-off in Vasai after cash-for-vote allegations ahead of Maharashtra polls

Updated On: 19 November, 2024 05:30 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

A clash unfolded in Virar area of Maharashtra on Tuesday after the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) party workers confronted BJP's Vinod Tawde, accusing him of allegedly distributing cash to influence voters in the Vasai-Virar constituency. Pics/Hanif Patel

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A purported video of a face-off between Vinod Tawde and Bahujan Vikas Aghadi leaders and workers has surfaced on social media. Pics/Hanif Patel
A purported video of a face-off between Vinod Tawde and Bahujan Vikas Aghadi leaders and workers has surfaced on social media. Pics/Hanif Patel
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The allegations have sparked a political storm ahead of the November 20 polls

The allegations have sparked a political storm ahead of the November 20 polls

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BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde reacted to the money distribution allegations and said that the Election Commission (EC) should conduct an impartial investigation

BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde reacted to the money distribution allegations and said that the Election Commission (EC) should conduct an impartial investigation

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Meanwhile, the Tulinj police station in Maharashtra registered two separate FIRs concerning the alleged illegal distribution of cash to influence voters in the Nalasopara constituency, the officials said on Tuesday

Meanwhile, the Tulinj police station in Maharashtra registered two separate FIRs concerning the alleged illegal distribution of cash to influence voters in the Nalasopara constituency, the officials said on Tuesday

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The cash-for-vote case came to light after a massive cash recovery of Rs. 9.53 lakh from a hotel, where BJP leaders are accused of allegedly attempting to bribe the voters

The cash-for-vote case came to light after a massive cash recovery of Rs. 9.53 lakh from a hotel, where BJP leaders are accused of allegedly attempting to bribe the voters

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DCP Pournima Chougule-Shringi confirmed that a team was dispatched to the hotel after receiving a tip-off regarding the incident and the FIRs has been registered following the incident

DCP Pournima Chougule-Shringi confirmed that a team was dispatched to the hotel after receiving a tip-off regarding the incident and the FIRs has been registered following the incident

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The investigation is ongoing, and the second FIR is in the process of being registered, with more individuals likely to be named in connection with the cash distribution scheme, said an official

The investigation is ongoing, and the second FIR is in the process of being registered, with more individuals likely to be named in connection with the cash distribution scheme, said an official

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