Nana Patole Demands Ballot Papers for Local Elections, Citing EVM Doubts
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News18•17-01-2026, 19:23
Nana Patole Demands Ballot Papers for Local Elections, Citing EVM Doubts
- •Congress leader Nana Patole wrote to CM Fadnavis, urging the use of ballot papers for Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections.
- •Patole claimed recent municipal elections exposed flaws in Maharashtra's electoral system, citing low voter turnout as a sign of public distrust.
- •He highlighted issues like voter list discrepancies, difficulty in finding polling stations, and thousands unable to vote.
- •Serious concerns were raised about the non-use of VVPAT and indelible ink washing off easily, questioning the Election Commission's transparency.
- •Patole demanded ballot papers for upcoming local body elections, emphasizing public sentiment and the importance of rural democracy.
Why It Matters: Nana Patole calls for ballot papers in local elections due to widespread distrust in EVMs and electoral process.
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