Raj Thackeray Accuses State Election Commission of Bias in Mumbai Civic Polls

MNS President Raj Thackeray accused the State Election Commission of bias, alleging misuse of administration to secure poll victories in Mumbai's civic elections. He highlighted concerns about the Printing Auxiliary Display Unit and potential malpractices. Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray lead a campaign emphasizing Marathi pride.

In a critical move during Mumbai's civic polls, MNS President Raj Thackeray accused the State Election Commission of bias, asserting the misuse of administrative resources by the government to ensure electoral victory.

Highlighting concerns about election integrity, Thackeray pointed to the Printing Auxiliary Display Unit's controversial role and claimed Extended canvassing time facilitated vote-buying, he claimed, while raising concerns over ink marks easily wiped off.

In an assertion of regional pride, Raj Thackeray alongside Uddhav Thackeray in the BMC polls, emphasizing the cause of 'Marathi manoos' amidst an arduous electoral battle for India's wealthiest civic body.

(With inputs from agencies.)