Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Pawar Claims Seat Offer, Sparks Controversy with Fadnavis
Sharad Pawar said that two people offered to guarantee the Opposition 160 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly election.
He brought them to Rahul Gandhi, who didn't want to accept the offer.
Pawar also thought the Election Commission shouldn't have asked for a separate statement from Gandhi.
Rahul Gandhi has made claims about vote fraud, and Pawar has expressed support for his claims.
Meanwhile, Devendra Fadnavis questions the timing of Pawar's statement.
Sharad Pawar stated two individuals offered to secure 160 Assembly seats.
Pawar introduced these individuals to Rahul Gandhi, who rejected the offer.
Pawar criticized the Election Commission for requesting a separate affidavit from Gandhi.
Devendra Fadnavis dismissed Pawar's claims, questioning the timing.
Gandhi alleged discrepancies in electoral rolls and accused the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP.
- Who
- Sharad Pawar, Rahul Gandhi, Devendra Fadnavis, and the Election Commission.
- What
- Sharad Pawar discussed an offer to secure election seats, related political discussions, and allegations of electoral misconduct.
- When
- Recently, during and after the Maharashtra Assembly Elections.
- Where
- Maharashtra and Delhi.
- Why
- To address concerns about electoral integrity and discuss political strategies.
Sharad Pawar/Rahul Gandhi
Devendra Fadnavis
Election Integrity
Sharad Pawar/Rahul Gandhi
Raises questions about election integrity, criticizes EC.
Devendra Fadnavis
Dismisses Pawar's claims; accuses Gandhi of lying.
- Politician
- Sharad Pawar
- Party
- NCP (SP)
- Location
- Maharashtra
- Event
- Maharashtra Assembly Elections
- Offer
- 160 seats guaranteed
Sources
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