States » West


Balasaheb Thorat alleges vote rigging in 2024 Lok Sabha election; expresses surprise over his defeat

Nashik, Aug 10 (UNI) Former minister and Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat strongly criticised the working style of the Election Commission and alleged that if they would provide information in digital form, all the scams would come to light. He claimed that there has been vote rigging and large-scale scams in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
He was interacting with reporters during a programme organised on the occasion of World Tribal Day in Nashik.
Referring to the evidence of vote rigging presented by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at a press conference in Delhi, he said, “Elections are being won through irregularities and scams. BJP is working to end democracy. The public needs to wake up now.”
More News

Organisation seeks scrutiny of HR personnel and team leaders

15 Apr 2026 | 2:35 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (UNI) In the aftermath of the recent incident linked to a major IT company in Nashik, the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has written to a Mumbai-based IT firm, raising specific concerns regarding the role of Muslim employees in human resource and supervisory positions.

see more..

Leopard kills 5-yr-old girl in Bhandara district

15 Apr 2026 | 2:32 PM

Bhandara, April 15 (UNI) A five-year-old girl was killed after being attacked by a leopard in Sakoli taluka of Maharashtra's Bhandara district, officials said.

see more..

Crane collapse during Metro 2B work triggers early morning scare in BKC

15 Apr 2026 | 2:20 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (UNI) A major construction mishap disrupted Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai, in the early hours of Wednesday, when a heavy-duty crane collapsed during ongoing Metro Line 2B work, prompting traffic diversions and emergency clearance operations.

see more..

Gadkari death threat case: Accused Jayesh Pujari’s girlfriend gives key statement

15 Apr 2026 | 12:43 PM

Nagpur, April 15 (UNI) In the case related to death threats and extortion demands made to union Minister Nitin Gadkari, a crucial statement has been recorded from the girlfriend of the accused Jayesh Pujari, police sources said.

see more..

Congress slams PM over delimitation bills, questions ‘Assurances’ on representation

15 Apr 2026 | 9:53 AM


‎New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Congress on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposed delimitation exercise, with senior party leader Jairam Ramesh accusing the government of “deliberate deceit” and undermining earlier assurances on parliamentary representation.

see more..