Fadnavis Rallies Voters Amid Civic Polls Controversy

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged citizens to vote in civic polls, criticizing the Opposition for undermining electoral processes. Voting occurred in 29 corporations, with new PAD units introduced for contingency. Fadnavis denounced a violent attack on a BJP candidate, attributing it to electoral tensions.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis appealed to the electorate to turn out in large numbers for the civic polls, emphasizing the importance of participation in shaping better cities.

After casting his vote in Nagpur, Fadnavis highlighted the duty of citizens to engage in the electoral process and criticized the Opposition for questioning the integrity of the State Election Commission. He predicted a BJP win across all 29 municipal corporations in the state.

Controversy arose over the introduction of Printing Auxiliary Display (PAD) units, which serve as a backup to electronic voting machines (EVMs) in case of technical failures. Fadnavis defended their implementation, noting the Democratic procedures in place for voting. The chief minister also condemned an attack on a BJP candidate, linking it to escalating political tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)