Maharashtra Polls: Family Feuds and Political Allegations

The Maharashtra local body polls face allegations from Congress and NCP (SP) accusing the BJP of promoting a nepotistic agenda, leading to unopposed victories for the party's relatives. The BJP counters, accusing opposition parties of hypocrisy regarding dynastic politics. Elections are scheduled for December 2.

The upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra have ignited a fierce political battle with Congress and NCP (SP) accusing the ruling BJP of turning the polls into a 'family first affair.' Allegations are rife that relatives of BJP leaders are securing unopposed victories, forcing opponents to withdraw.

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar claims this undermines democracy as pressure tactics and government machinery misuse influence the outcomes. NCP (SP) supports these accusations, claiming key posts are being handed over to relatives of BJP ministers, overshadowing grassroots workers.

The BJP vehemently denies these allegations, labeling opposition parties as dynast-driven. Despite accusations, elections for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats are set for December 2, determining whether political nepotism continues to overshadow grassroots democracy.

(With inputs from agencies.)