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Shiv Sena (UBT) Calls for Opposition Unity to Counter Alleged Voter Roll Manipulation Ahead of Maharashtra Polls
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🗓 21 Aug 2026, 07:36 AM
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Shiv Sena (UBT) has urged opposition parties to unite in confronting alleged manipulation of voter rolls as Maharashtra prepares for its upcoming elections.
Shiv Sena (UBT), the breakaway faction of the Shiv Sena, issued a statement today demanding that opposition parties in Maharashtra come together to address what it describes as widespread manipulation of voter rolls ahead of the state elections.
The party alleges that irregularities in the electoral rolls could skew the outcome of the polls, and it calls on rival parties to form a united front to challenge the process and demand a transparent audit. Shiv Sena (UBT) said it would seek legal recourse if the alleged changes are not rectified.
So far, no formal response has been issued by the main opposition parties, but the call has already sparked debate in political circles about the integrity of the electoral process.
If the allegations prove credible, the issue could become a pivotal point in the campaign, potentially influencing voter confidence and the overall conduct of the elections in Maharashtra.
The party alleges that irregularities in the electoral rolls could skew the outcome of the polls, and it calls on rival parties to form a united front to challenge the process and demand a transparent audit. Shiv Sena (UBT) said it would seek legal recourse if the alleged changes are not rectified.
So far, no formal response has been issued by the main opposition parties, but the call has already sparked debate in political circles about the integrity of the electoral process.
If the allegations prove credible, the issue could become a pivotal point in the campaign, potentially influencing voter confidence and the overall conduct of the elections in Maharashtra.