Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole has expressed strong criticism towards the BJP, claiming that the Mahayuti government was not elected by the people's votes but was influenced by BJP members in Delhi. Patole stated, "This government has not come by the votes of the people. It has been formed because of the BJP people sitting in Delhi."
A Congress delegation, led by Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi, met with the Election Commission to discuss concerns about the Maharashtra election process. Singhvi highlighted issues with the voter list, noting that 47 lakh names were added between the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. He questioned the basis for these additions and deletions, emphasizing the need for detailed data to understand the changes.
Singhvi pointed out a significant 7% difference in voter turnout and noted that in 118 constituencies, polling increased by 25,000 or more votes between the elections. He stressed the importance of proper election conduct to uphold the Constitution's fundamental structure.
The results of the Maharashtra assembly polls, declared on November 23, saw the Mahayuti alliance, including BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, achieve a significant victory.
Maharashtra is a state in western India. It is known for its capital city, Mumbai, which is the financial center of India.
The Congress is a major political party in India. It has been one of the two main parties in the country, along with the BJP.
Nana Patole is a politician from Maharashtra and a member of the Congress party. He is the chief of the Congress party in Maharashtra.
BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the two major political parties in India. It is currently the ruling party at the national level.
Mahayuti refers to a grand alliance of political parties in Maharashtra, often led by the BJP. It means 'grand alliance' in Marathi.
Delhi is the capital city of India. It is where the central government of India is located.
The Election Commission is an independent authority in India responsible for conducting free and fair elections in the country.
Abhishek Manu Singhvi is a senior leader and spokesperson of the Congress party. He is also a lawyer and has represented the party in various legal matters.
A voter list is a list of people who are eligible to vote in an election. It includes the names and details of all registered voters.
47 lakh means 4.7 million. In India, 'lakh' is a term used to denote 100,000.
This means that the percentage of people who voted in the election was 7% different from a previous election or expected turnout.
A constituency is a geographical area represented by a member of the legislative body. In this context, 118 constituencies refer to 118 such areas in Maharashtra where elections were held.
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