Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Alleges Irregularities in Rahata Municipal Council Polls
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Anil Desai says the Rahata Municipal Council election was unfair.
He says rules were changed suddenly to reject some nomination forms, and fake forms were accepted.
He wants these forms cancelled and officials punished.
He also asks why have elections if they can be rigged.
Anil Desai, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, alleges irregularities in Rahata Municipal Council election
Desai claims sudden rule changes led to rejection of valid nomination forms
He accuses state election commission of accepting fraudulent nomination forms
Desai demands cancellation of fraudulent forms and action against officials
He questions the need for elections if they are to be rigged
- Who
- Anil Desai, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP
- What
- Alleged irregularities in Rahata Municipal Council election
- When
- November 17 and 18, 2022
- Where
- Ahilyabai Nagar (formerly Ahemadnagar)
- Why
- Desai alleges manipulation of election process
Desai's Stance
State Election Commission's Stance
Rule Changes
Desai's Stance
Desai alleges sudden rule changes rejected valid forms
State Election Commission's Stance
State Election Commission's stance not explicitly stated in the article
- Election Date
- November 17, 2022 (nomination deadline)
- Alleged Rule Change
- Increasing proposers required for dummy candidates from one to five
- Number of Fraudulent Forms
- Four