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Sena (UBT) joins Pawar in stunning disclosure: Says the same two individuals once proposed a plan to bag 60–65 seats by managing EVMs to their advantage
- by Webdesk
- 11 Aug 2025
Source: Hindustan Times
Mumbai: A day after Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar claimed that, ahead of the November 2024 Assembly elections, two individuals had approached the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) with a proposal to help them secure 160 seats, the Shiv Sena (UBT) on Sunday alleged that these same individuals had earlier offered to ensure the party’s win in 60–65 “tough” constituencies through manipulation of electronic voting machines (EVMs).
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated, “I was present at that meeting. Uddhav Thackeray clearly told them that he trusted the democratic process and refused their proposal.”
The MVA, which comprises the NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and some smaller allies, had delivered a strong performance in the June 2024 Lok Sabha elections, winning 30 out of Maharashtra’s 48 seats. However, in the Assembly polls held just six months later, the alliance suffered a major setback, securing only 50 seats out of 288.
On Saturday in Nagpur, Pawar told the media that two people had approached him before the Assembly polls, assuring victory in 160 constituencies out of 288 by “EVM management.” According to him, the MVA rejected the offer as it wanted to contest fairly. Pawar did not reveal the names of the two individuals or clarify their organisational links.
Raut echoed Pawar’s remarks on Sunday, adding that Thackeray was confident of a repeat of the Lok Sabha success in the Assembly elections given the political atmosphere in the state. “We had performed well in the parliamentary polls and expected similar results in the Assembly polls,” Raut said.
When Thackeray and other Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders refused the proposal to secure wins in 60–65 constituencies through EVM manipulation, the duo allegedly warned them that the ruling Mahayuti alliance had plans to tamper with EVMs and voter lists to ensure the MVA’s defeat. “We now realise those people were telling the truth,” Raut remarked.
Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena (UBT) announced plans for statewide protests under the banner of ‘Janakrosh Andolan’ against what it called the Mahayuti government’s corrupt practices. The party is also demanding the resignation of ministers accused of corruption. Sources said Uddhav Thackeray himself will lead the protest at Shivaji Park.
Mahayuti Alliance for BEST Polls
After Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Uddhav and Raj Thackeray respectively, decided to jointly contest the elections to the BEST Employees’ Cooperative Credit Society, five trade unions aligned with the ruling Mahayuti coalition have come together for the same polls, scheduled for August 18.
The Mahayuti-backed alliance, called the Sahakar Samruddhi Panel, includes the Shramik Utkarsh Sabha headed by Pravin Darekar and Prasad Lad, the Samarth BEST Kamgar Sanghatana led by state fisheries minister Nitesh Rane, the Rashtriya Karmachari Sena under Shiv Sena leader Kiran Pawaskar, the BEST SC/ST/VJNT Welfare Association led by Mahendra Salve, and the Bahujan Sangh founded by the late Manoj Sansare.
For the past nine years, the 84-year-old credit society has been under the control of the BEST Kamgar Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray. According to Sahakar Samruddhi Panel spokesperson Sanjay Ghadigaonkar, corruption in the society’s functioning over the years has caused many members to resign, and the financial rating of the society has been downgraded.
He stated that the society, once rated ‘A’ by the banking regulator, has now been demoted to ‘B’ category due to its weak financial performance. “The organisation is currently in a severe crisis. Our panel aims to win the election and completely eliminate corruption,” Ghadigaonkar said.
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