Archive · 28 Sep 2025
BCS Elections in Mumbai Face Scrutiny Over Discrepancies
Some members of the Bombay Catholic Sabha, a large Catholic group in Mumbai, are unhappy with their recent elections.
They complained to the Charity Commissioner, who oversees such matters.
They say the elections weren't fair.
They claim rules were broken, like not following proper candidate checks and announcing the list of candidates incorrectly, which raised concerns about the process.
The BCS president says the allegations are from those who lost the elections.
BCS members complained to the Charity Commissioner about election discrepancies.
The issue was raised at the BCS annual general meeting.
President Dolphy D'Souza dismissed the allegations.
The Orlem unit allegedly held elections without an NOC.
Complainants alleged election process irregularities and potential rigging.
- Who
- BCS members, Dolphy D'Souza, Charity Commissioner
- What
- Discrepancies in the BCS election process
- When
- Annual general meeting last week, election process started in July
- Where
- Orlem unit, Mumbai, Our Lady of Salvation Church hall
- Why
- Members dispute the election process, citing irregularities
Complainants' Perspective
BCS President's Perspective
Election Process
Complainants' Perspective
The election process was not conducted according to the rules and regulations.
BCS President's Perspective
The elections were conducted according to the constitution of the organisation.
Fairness of Elections
Complainants' Perspective
The complainants believe there were discrepancies, indicating rigging and malpractices.
BCS President's Perspective
The claims of rigging are being done by those who lost the elections.
- Organization
- Bombay Catholic Sabha (BCS)
- Location
- Orlem, Malad, Mumbai
- Issue
- Election process discrepancies
- Involved Parties
- BCS members, Charity Commissioner, Dolphy D'Souza
- Allegation
- Elections held without NOC, procedural violations