Archive · 13 Aug 2025
MNS Demands Ballot Papers for Upcoming Maharashtra Civic Polls
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) party wants the upcoming local elections to use paper ballots instead of electronic voting machines.
They met with election officials to request this change, along with the use of VVPATs, which let voters see a paper record of their vote.
The MNS and other parties, like Shiv Sena (UBT), believe this is important to ensure fair elections and protect democracy.
They have concerns about how the elections are run and want to make sure everyone can trust the results.
MNS joins Opposition in demanding ballot papers for upcoming civic polls.
MNS leaders met with the State Election Commissioner to discuss demands.
The demands included the use of VVPATs.
MNS leaders expressed concerns about electoral rolls and democracy.
Shiv Sena (UBT) also supports the use of ballot papers in elections.
- Who
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Shiv Sena (UBT).
- What
- MNS is demanding the use of ballot papers and VVPATs for upcoming civic body polls.
- When
- The demand was made recently, ahead of the upcoming civic body polls.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- Concerns about electoral rolls and maintaining democracy.
MNS / Shiv Sena (UBT)
Ruling Coalition (Mahayuti)
Voting Method
MNS / Shiv Sena (UBT)
Hold polls using ballot papers.
Ruling Coalition (Mahayuti)
Not stated in the provided text.
- Party Demanding Ballot Papers
- MNS
- Other Party Demanding Ballot Papers
- Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Demand Addressed To
- State Election Commissioner
- Key Demand
- Ballot Papers and VVPATs