Controversy Erupts in Markadwadi Over Unlawful 'Re-election'

Police have registered a case against NCP leader Uttam Jankar and 88 others after Markadwadi villagers attempted to conduct a 're-election' with ballot papers. Villagers doubted EVM vote counts from recent state elections, prompting an unlawful assembly. Police intervened, causing residents to cancel their plans.

A case has been registered against NCP leader Uttam Jankar and 88 others as tensions rose in Markadwadi village, Solapur district, over unauthorized 're-election' efforts.

Villagers, doubting EVM vote counts, attempted a ballot-paper 'repoll', citing discrepancies. This defied prohibitory orders issued by authorities.

Police communicated legal consequences, leading to the cancelation of the unlawful polling plan after discussions with villagers and Jankar.

(With inputs from agencies.)