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Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena Accuses Election Commission of Disenfranchisement, 'Saamana' Warns
- •Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) accused the BJP of undermining democratic institutions and using constitutional bodies for political gain.
- •The party cited media reports revealing serious internal disagreements within the Election Commission regarding the 'Special Intensive Revision' (SIR) of voter lists.
- •The party mouthpiece 'Saamana' condemned alleged bias by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, calling it a direct attack on Indian democracy.
- •The editorial alleged that 13 crore voters in key states like Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Bihar were systematically disenfranchised as part of a strategy to influence election results.
- •Opposition forces have united to demand transparency in the electoral process, while the BJP has dismissed the allegations as political rhetoric.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) accused the Election Commission of operating under political pressure and acting in a biased manner. The party alleged that 13 crore voters in key states like Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Bihar were systematically disenfranchised as part of a strategy to influence election results.
Media reports revealed serious internal disagreements within the Election Commission over the 'Special Intensive Revision' (SIR) of voter lists. Additionally, tension escalated following revelations by former Kerala Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson that CEC Gyanesh Kumar had previously tried to persuade him to join the BJP and contest Lok Sabha elections.
Opposition leaders have stated that public discontent is reaching a decisive point. Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee contacted Rahul Gandhi and left-wing parties to urge the formation of a united front under the 'INDIA' alliance to demand transparency in the electoral process.
