Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has alleged bias on the part of the Election Commission, accusing it of favoring the BJP during the voting process in Maharashtra’s Lok Sabha seats. Here’s a breakdown of his claims and observations:
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- Allegations of Bias: Raut claims the Election Commission is biased toward the BJP.
- Slow Voting Process: Claims voting was slow in areas where MVA candidates expected good turnout.
- Smooth Election in BJP Favorable Areas: Election process was seamless where BJP or allies expected votes.
- Voter Turnout: Average turnout of 54.33% recorded in 13 Lok Sabha constituencies.
- Turnout Comparison: Mumbai’s six constituencies saw 52.27% turnout, down from 55.38% in 2019.
- Allegations of Interference: Claims polling process was slow in areas favorable to Shiv Sena or MVA.
- Accusations in Thane and Kalyan: Claims mess in polling process where Shiv Sena expected more votes.
- Accusations of Interference: Alleges attempts to slow down voting to prevent Shiv Sena from gaining votes.
- Charges of Last-Minute Interference: Accuses BJP of trying to influence voting till the end.
- Impact on Voters: Claims such attempts didn’t affect voter turnout significantly.
