Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, veteran BJP leader and national general secretary Vinod Tawde has been accused of distributing money in Nalasopara. State policy has heated up in this regard. One day before the vote, the opposition has a big problem. The Election Commission has also registered an FIR in this matter. Meanwhile, news has emerged that a total of 3 FIRs have been registered in this case. The name of the BJP candidate is also included in two cases. While Vinod Tawde’s name is included in an FIR. BVA is also listed in an FIR.
An amount of more than Rs 9 lakh was found
According to the information, during this period the election officials have seized Rs 9 lakh 53 thousand 900. On this matter, Maharashtra Additional Chief Electoral Officer Kiran Kulkarni said, ‘In Nalasopara, after receiving the information, the police reached the spot. The flying squad of the electoral machinery formed to follow the code of conduct also arrived at the scene. The air brigade searched the place and also made some seizures. Everything is under control and anyone who violates the model code of conduct will be punished according to the law.
4 rooms were booked in the name of the BJP candidate.
According to the information, a total of four rooms were reserved in the hotel. BJP candidate Rajan Naik’s name is included in the FIR. Cash was found in these reserved rooms. At the same time, a case has been filed against Vinod Tawde for illegally reaching another constituency to campaign.
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What did Vinod Tawde say?
Vinod Tawde has clarified the allegations of money distribution. He says this is a conspiracy against him and the Election Commission should investigate it impartially. Tawde said he had gone to meet the workers. I didn’t do anything wrong. This is a conspiracy of Mahavikas Aghadi workers. The police and electoral commission should investigate this.
Let us tell you that BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde has faced serious allegations of money distribution. Bahujan Vikas Aghadi workers allege that Tawde had come with Rs 5 million to distribute at a hotel in Mumbai. Vinod Tawde said that this is a conspiracy to defame me and my party. CCTV footage must be taken out and investigated.
Voting will be held in 288 Maharashtra assembly seats on November 20. The results will be known on November 23.