Archive · 28 Oct 2025
NCP MLA Discusses Meat, Liquor, and Cash Distribution for Votes
An elected official from the NCP party was caught on video talking to party workers.
He explained that in past elections, they have gotten really good at getting people to vote.
He said that in the last few days before voting, they know who to give a bottle of alcohol to, who gets a chicken, who gets a goat, and who gets money.
He also mentioned that to win, candidates need to be able to spend a lot of money, even more than their opponents.
This was said before some upcoming local elections.
An NCP MLA was recorded discussing tactics for elections, including distributing liquor, meat, and cash.
He referred to these tactics as expertise gained from past elections.
The MLA stated that candidates need to have significant financial resources to compete.
The comments were made at a party workers' meeting ahead of local body elections.
The MLA's remarks were met with laughter from the audience.
- Who
- An NCP MLA
- What
- Spoke about past election strategies involving the distribution of liquor, meat, and cash before polling day, and the need for candidates to have financial strength.
- When
- Ahead of the coming local body elections, reportedly on Monday.
- Where
- At a party workers' meeting in the state.
- Why
- To encourage party workers and candidates by highlighting perceived successful past strategies and the importance of financial capacity in elections.
- Politician Party
- NCP
- Context
- Local body elections in the state
- Date of Remark
- Monday