Money is distributed during polls: Praful Patel

Gondia, Nov 16(UNI) Former union Minister and NCP national working president Praful Patel sparked a political controversy on Sunday after claiming that money is distributed during elections.
Speaking at a public event in Gondia, Patel acknowledged that such practices occur but added that financial inducements do not necessarily determine how people vote.
“Even after taking money, voters cast their votes for whoever they wish,” Patel remarked.

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