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Raj Thackeray Lashes Out at Delhi: Demands EVM Removal, Ballot Papers, and SIR Cancellation.
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News18•25-09-2026, 23:47
Raj Thackeray Lashes Out at Delhi: Demands EVM Removal, Ballot Papers, and SIR Cancellation.
- •Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray criticized the electoral system, demanding the cancellation of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
- •Thackeray advocated for replacing EVMs with traditional paper ballots, alleging SIR is used to manipulate election results.
- •He claimed on social media platform X that ruling parties use institutional figures to strengthen their grip.
- •Thackeray questioned Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's silence and highlighted internal disagreements within the Election Commission.
- •He urged opposition parties to unite for a nationwide movement to bring back the ballot paper system for all future elections.
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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray demanded the immediate cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision process, claiming it is used to manipulate election results, while advocating for a return to traditional paper ballot elections instead of EVMs.
Raj Thackeray criticized Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over his silence for two days regarding reports of internal disagreements and administrative decisions within the Election Commission.
Raj Thackeray appealed to opposition parties to put aside their differences and launch a nationwide movement to ensure that all future elections are conducted solely using traditional ballot papers.
