Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Speaker Faces Threat Allegations
The Speaker of Maharashtra's Assembly, Rahul Narvekar, is in trouble because some people say he threatened others who were trying to run for office.
A video shows him saying he would take away their security.
The opposition parties, like the Maharashtra Congress, want him to be punished.
They also say that some CCTV footage that could show what happened is missing.
Narvekar says he didn't do anything wrong and was just trying to keep the peace.
The State Election Commission is looking into the complaints.
Additionally, Sanjay Raut from Shiv Sena criticized the record number of unopposed victories by BJP-led Mahayuti candidates, alleging financial inducements and pressure were used to make rival candidates withdraw.
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar faces allegations of threatening opposition candidates while they were filing nomination papers.
A video shows Narvekar purportedly saying he would remove police protection of opposition candidates.
The State Election Commission has sought a report on the complaints against Narvekar.
Opposition parties, including Maharashtra Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT), demand criminal cases against Narvekar and his office staff for violating the Model Code of Conduct.
Sanjay Raut from Shiv Sena criticized the record number of unopposed victories by BJP-led Mahayuti candidates, alleging financial inducements and pressure were used.
- Who
- Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar and opposition parties including Maharashtra Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT)
- What
- Allegations of threatening opposition candidates and unopposed election victories
- When
- Allegations surfaced after a video was shared on social media; unopposed victories before elections scheduled for January 15
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Opposition parties claim Narvekar violated the Model Code of Conduct and misused his position; allegations of financial inducements for unopposed elections
Opposition Parties
Rahul Narvekar
Allegations of Threats
Opposition Parties
Opposition parties claim Narvekar threatened opposition candidates and violated the Model Code of Conduct.
Rahul Narvekar
Narvekar denies the allegations, stating he was ensuring order and had no role in the missing CCTV footage.
Unopposed Elections
Opposition Parties
Sanjay Raut alleges that BJP-led Mahayuti candidates were elected unopposed due to financial inducements and pressure.
Rahul Narvekar
No official response from BJP-led Mahayuti on the allegations of unopposed elections.
- Speaker
- Rahul Narvekar
- Allegation
- Threatening opposition candidates
- Complaint Source
- State Election Commission (SEC)
- Opposition Parties
- Maharashtra Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Missing Footage
- CCTV footage from December 30
- Narvekar's Response
- Denied allegations, claimed responsibility to maintain order
- Unopposed Candidates
- 68 BJP-led Mahayuti candidates
- Alleged Financial Inducements
- Rs 5 crore to Rs 10 crore
