4 days ago
Navi Mumbai SIR Forms Probe Leads to Five BLO Suspensions
Officials found 3,400 voter revision forms at a photocopy shop in Kharghar.
The forms reportedly came from 11 polling stations.
Five booth-level officers, who help manage polling stations, were suspended.
Police also registered a case against a man named Suraj Patil.
Members of the Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray said they confronted him while forms were being copied.
A video of the confrontation spread online and led to an inquiry.
A BJP leader said the party was not connected to the incident.
Rohit Pawar said authorities should also investigate anyone who may have ordered the officers to act.
Authorities found 3,400 special intensive revision forms at a Kharghar photocopy centre.
The forms reportedly came from 11 polling stations in Navi Mumbai.
Five booth-level officers were suspended pending disciplinary action by the Raigad district collector.
Police filed an FIR against Suraj Patil under election and criminal laws.
A BJP leader denied that party members were connected to the matter.
- Who
- Five booth-level officers, Suraj Patil, local political workers, and election authorities were involved in the reported matter.
- What
- Authorities investigated the alleged unauthorised possession and photocopying of 3,400 special intensive revision forms.
- Where
- A private photocopy centre in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai; the forms reportedly came from 11 polling stations.
- When
- The matter was reported on Friday; Rohit Pawar posted about it on August 28, 2026.
- Why
- An inquiry began after political workers confronted a man and a video of the incident circulated on social media.
Calls for broader accountability
Denial of party involvement
Who should face action?
Calls for broader accountability
Rohit Pawar said suspending only booth-level officers was insufficient and called for action against those who allegedly directed them, as well as the BJP worker.
Denial of party involvement
The report does not identify a confirmed order-giver, while an unidentified BJP leader from Panvel said party members had no connection to the matter.
Political involvement
Calls for broader accountability
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) members said they confronted a person they claimed was associated with the BJP youth wing while forms were being photocopied.
Denial of party involvement
A BJP leader denied that members of the party were connected to the incident.
Extent of the problem
Calls for broader accountability
Rohit Pawar questioned whether other similar cases may not have become public and urged the Election Commission to respond.
Denial of party involvement
The confirmed administrative action described in the reports concerns the five suspended booth-level officers and the police case against Suraj Patil.
Key facts
- Forms found
- 3,400 special intensive revision forms
- Location
- Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
- Polling stations involved
- 11
- Disciplinary action
- Five booth-level officers suspended pending action
- Police case
- An FIR was filed against Suraj Patil
- Alleged offences
- Provisions of the Representation of the People Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Political response
- Rohit Pawar called for action beyond the suspended officers
Quotes
Rohit Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) member of Parliament
“In this case, some face-saving action was taken because vigilant citizens brought the matter to light. But what about several other such cases that have not yet become public? This is also a question that the Election Commission must answer.”
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