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Election Disputes Trigger Tensions and Protests in Nagpur
After the voting concluded on November 20, disputes erupted across various parts of the city. Reports indicate that activists and representatives from the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) arrived at Prashant Vidyalaya in Hiwari Nagar, Nagpur East, around 6:30 PM.The activists demanded that the CCTVs in polling centers remain operational until the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were properly sealed, leading to a tense atmosphere. NCP(SP) candidate Duneshwar Pethe stated that the CCTVs were meant to monitor the election process but were removed prematurely, causing confusion.
Tensions escalated when stones were thrown at Pethe’s vehicle, which was parked outside his residence. Pethe alleged that BJP activists were responsible for the damage.In another incident, a large group of supporters for Independent candidate Ramesh Punekar from Nagpur Central gathered in Old Mangalwari after reports of three alleged attacks by BJP activist Rajesh on a supporter named Shubham. The crowd assembled near Rajesh’s shops, expressing their anger over the situation. Punekar noted that community members were upset and had gathered at a BJP activist’s house following threats directed at his supporters.
However, Rajesh had already fled the scene.The group then proceeded to the Lakadganj Police Station to demand action regarding the incidents. The ongoing disputes highlight the charged atmosphere following the elections, as various factions continue to voice their grievances and seek accountability. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share your thoughts, you can comment below.
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