Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Sena candidate booked for swallowing rival's forms
In Pune, a Shiv Sena candidate named Uddhav Kamble got into a big argument with his rival, Machhindra Dhawale.
During the fight, Kamble took Dhawale's important election papers called AB forms, tore them up, and even swallowed the pieces.
The police have now filed a case against Kamble for causing trouble during the election process.
This happened in the Dhankawadi Sahakarnagar Ward Office, and the elections for the municipal corporation are coming up on January 15.
Forms A and B are special papers that tell everyone who the official candidates are in the election.
Shiv Sena candidate Uddhav Kamble allegedly tore and swallowed rival Machhindra Dhawale's AB forms during an argument.
The incident occurred at the Dhankawadi Sahakarnagar Ward Office in Pune on January 1.
A case has been registered against Kamble for obstructing a public servant during official election duties.
Forms A and B are essential documents declaring a nominee as a candidate in the polls.
Elections for 29 civic bodies, including Pune, are scheduled for January 15.
- Who
- Uddhav Kamble, a Shiv Sena candidate, and Machhindra Dhawale, his rival nominee.
- What
- Kamble allegedly tore and swallowed Dhawale's AB forms during an argument.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 1, with elections scheduled for January 15.
- Where
- The incident took place in the Dhankawadi Sahakarnagar Ward Office, Pune.
- Why
- The reason for the argument is not explicitly stated, but it involved a dispute over AB forms.
- Forms A and B
- Essential documents declaring a nominee as a candidate in polls.
- Incident Location
- Dhankawadi Sahakarnagar Ward Office, Pune
- Election Date
- January 15
- Accused
- Uddhav Kamble, Shiv Sena candidate
- Police Station
- Bharati Vidyapeeth police station
Sources
Deora urges SEC to disqualify civic poll candidates over unauthorised use of digital signatures
Pune civic polls: Sena candidate swallows AB forms of rival nominee; booked
Civic polls: Sena candidate swallows AB forms of his rival party nominee in Pune; booked
