Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Irregularities Alleged in Nashik Municipal Elections
During the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, a candidate's representative named Prashant Sundar Kharat said there were big problems in Ward 29.
He said they didn't make announcements, there were no screens to see the voting, and some people might have taken money to vote for a different candidate.
This is a big deal because it might mean people didn't get to vote fairly.
Kharat wants the election officer to be investigated and maybe suspended.
If nothing happens, he says they might protest or go to court.
This has made the political situation in Nashik very tense.
Allegations of serious irregularities in Ward 29 (A) of Nashik Municipal Corporation elections.
Lack of announcements, no screens/displays, and suspicion of financial benefits to voters.
Violation of Article 328 of the Indian Constitution regarding the right to vote.
Demands for a thorough investigation and suspension of Chief Election Officer Pawan Datta.
Threat of protest and legal intervention if no action is taken within three days.
- Who
- Candidate representative Prashant Sundar Kharat and opposing candidate Priyanka Rakesh Dande
- What
- Allegations of serious irregularities in the voting process
- When
- During the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections
- Where
- Ward No. 29 (A) in Nashik, India
- Why
- Due to lack of transparency, announcements, and screens/displays, and suspicion of financial benefits to voters
- Location
- Nashik, India
- Ward Number
- 29 (A)
- Alleged Violations
- Lack of announcements, no screens/displays, financial benefits to voters
- Article Cited
- Article 328 of the Indian Constitution
- Demands
- Investigation, suspension of Chief Election Officer, legal intervention