Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Navi Mumbai SIR Forms Row Sparks BJP–UBT Clash
Thousands of voter-revision forms were found at a photocopy shop in Kharghar.
Shiv Sena (UBT) workers confronted a man they said was connected to the BJP Youth Wing.
The confrontation led to a clash between supporters of the two parties.
Police took the man into custody and seized the forms.
Sena (UBT) workers said he later escaped from the police station, but this was an allegation.
Police said they were investigating and had not registered a case yet.
Rohit Pawar said the incident raised questions about whether the voter-list revision process was fair.
He also said officials and political workers involved should be investigated.
Thousands of printed SIR forms were allegedly found at a photocopy shop in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, on Friday, August 28.
Shiv Sena (UBT) workers confronted a man they identified as a BJP Youth Wing office-bearer while he was allegedly photocopying the forms.
Police took the alleged BJP office-bearer into custody and seized the forms, but no case had been registered at the time of reporting.
Sena (UBT) workers alleged that the detained man later fled the Kharghar police station after questioning; police were investigating the claim.
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar questioned the transparency of the SIR exercise and called for action beyond the reported suspension of four Booth Level Officers.
- Who
- Shiv Sena (UBT) workers, an alleged BJP Youth Wing office-bearer, Navi Mumbai police, and NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar.
- What
- Thousands of printed SIR forms were found and seized after a confrontation and clash involving BJP and Shiv Sena (UBT) activists.
- When
- Friday, August 28; the year is not specified in the articles.
- Where
- A photocopy shop and the Kharghar police station in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- The discovery of a large number of official forms being photocopied prompted allegations and questions about the transparency of the voter-list revision exercise.
Political Critics’ Allegations
Police Account and Unresolved Status
Photocopying of forms
Political Critics’ Allegations
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Balesh Bhojne and Rohit Pawar questioned how a large volume of official forms reached a private shop and why they were allegedly being copied in bulk.
Police Account and Unresolved Status
Police said the alleged BJP office-bearer was being confronted while allegedly getting the forms photocopied, seized the forms, and began investigating the circumstances.
Political use of the SIR exercise
Political Critics’ Allegations
Rohit Pawar alleged that the SIR exercise was being used by the BJP to prepare for victories in future elections and said the incident confirmed existing concerns.
Police Account and Unresolved Status
The reports do not include a response from the BJP or establish that the exercise was used for that purpose.
Responsibility and accountability
Political Critics’ Allegations
Pawar said suspending only the four reportedly suspended Booth Level Officers would not be enough and sought action against those who instructed them and BJP workers allegedly involved.
Police Account and Unresolved Status
The reported suspensions and responsibility for the alleged photocopying had not been fully established, while police said the investigation was continuing.
Detention and alleged escape
Political Critics’ Allegations
Sena (UBT) workers alleged that the detained BJP youth leader escaped from the Kharghar police station after being brought in for questioning.
Police Account and Unresolved Status
Police confirmed taking the alleged office-bearer into custody, but the reported escape remained an allegation and no case had been registered at the time of reporting.
- Forms found
- Thousands of printed SIR forms were allegedly found at a Kharghar photocopy shop.
- Police action
- Police took the alleged BJP Youth Wing office-bearer into custody and seized the forms.
- Case status
- No case had been registered when the reports were published.
- Reported escape
- Shiv Sena (UBT) workers alleged that the detained man fled the Kharghar police station after questioning.
- Reported suspensions
- Rohit Pawar said reports indicated that four Booth Level Officers had been suspended.
- Political concern
- Sena (UBT) and Rohit Pawar questioned the transparency and integrity of the SIR exercise.
- Requested action
- Rohit Pawar called for action against those who allegedly instructed officials and against BJP workers allegedly involved.
