Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Opposition Leaders Unite for Rally Against Alleged Bogus Voters in Mumbai
Leaders from several opposition parties in Mumbai are joining together for a big march called 'Satyacha Morcha,' which means 'March for Truth.'
They are very worried because they believe there are almost 96 lakh fake names on the voting lists in Maharashtra.
They think these fake voters are being added to cheat in the upcoming local elections.
The leaders, including Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, and Sharad Pawar, want the election officials to fix the lists before any new elections happen.
Raj Thackeray even said that elections should not be held until the lists are clean.
He also mentioned that he believes vote rigging happens through the machines, not hacking, and that ballot papers should be brought back, as they are used in many developed countries.
They want this march to be so big that people in New Delhi hear their message about protecting democracy.
Opposition leaders Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, and Sharad Pawar will lead a joint protest march in Mumbai on November 1.
The rally, named 'Satyacha Morcha,' aims to protest the alleged inclusion of around 96 lakh bogus voters in Maharashtra's electoral rolls.
Participants demand that electoral rolls be cleaned and corrected before local civic body elections are conducted.
Raj Thackeray alleges that vote rigging occurs through electronic voting machines (EVMs) and advocates for the reintroduction of ballot papers.
The protest is scheduled to commence at Fashion Street and conclude at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters.
- Who
- Opposition parties in Maharashtra, including MNS, Shiv Sena, NCP, Congress, and left parties.
- What
- A protest rally named 'Satyacha Morcha' (Rally for Truth) against alleged inclusion of approximately 96 lakh bogus voters in Maharashtra's electoral rolls.
- When
- Saturday, November 1, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
- Where
- Mumbai, from Fashion Street to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters.
- Why
- To demand the cleaning up of voters' lists before local civic body elections are held, alleging manipulation to influence election outcomes and a perceived insult to democracy.
Opposition Parties' Stance
Electoral Commission's Implicit Position (as perceived by opposition)
Voter List Integrity
Opposition Parties' Stance
Alleges inclusion of approximately 96 lakh bogus voters and demands immediate correction before any elections are held. Claims vote rigging occurs through EVMs.
Electoral Commission's Implicit Position (as perceived by opposition)
Has not publicly confirmed or denied the specific allegations of bogus voters but is responsible for maintaining the electoral rolls. The opposition criticizes their handling of the issue.
Election Timing
Opposition Parties' Stance
Insists that local civic body elections should be postponed until the voter lists are thoroughly cleaned and corrected.
Electoral Commission's Implicit Position (as perceived by opposition)
The election schedule is determined by the State Election Commission, and the opposition's demand implies a delay in scheduled or upcoming elections.
Voting Method
Opposition Parties' Stance
Raj Thackeray advocates for the reintroduction of ballot papers, stating they are more transparent and used in developed nations.
Electoral Commission's Implicit Position (as perceived by opposition)
The current system relies on EVMs, and the State Election Commission operates under existing electoral laws and technological frameworks.
- Protest Name
- 'Satyacha Morcha' (Rally for Truth)
- Date and Time
- Saturday, November 1, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Protest Route
- Fashion Street to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters
- Alleged Bogus Voters
- Approximately 96 lakh across Maharashtra (including 10 lakh each in Mumbai, Thane, Pune, and Nashik)
- Key Opposition Leaders Participating
- Raj Thackeray (MNS), Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena), Sharad Pawar (NCP), senior leaders from left parties
- Core Demand
- Correction of electoral rolls before local civic body elections are held.
Sources
MNS submits list of bogus voters with public toilets as addresses to Maha election officials
Maharashtra poll body awaits updated voter list from ECI, likely to wait till nomination process for rural body polls
MNS Exposes Massive Irregularities In Navi Mumbai Voter List Ahead Of Civic Polls
Will demolish ‘Namo Tourism Centres’ if built at historic forts: Raj Thackeray
Pawar, Thackerays To Lead Math Against ‘Bogus Voters’ In Mumbai
