Pune: Former BJP Corporator Ganesh Bidkar Booked For Distributing Money During Kasba By-Election

Pune, 27th February 2023: On Sunday, the by-election for the Kasba constituency in Pune took place, however, the event was marred by allegations of violence and the distribution of money. As a result, a case has been registered against former BJP corporator Ganesh Bidkar and Mayur Chavan, Naeem Sheikh, and Bal Sheikh.

The incident took place at the Aisha Complex Maldhakka Chowk in Mangalwar Peth, where Faiyaz Sheikh, the former president of Pune cantonment constituency of Youth Congress, was walking with his friend Yakub Basheer. Upon hearing that BJP workers were distributing money to voters near the complex, they went to investigate. They found the four former BJP corporators, including Bidkar, holding an orange-colored bag and voter slips. Suspecting that the bag contained money for voters, Sheikh and his friend asked Bidkar about it, which allegedly led to them being beaten by the group of BJP workers.

The incident was reported at the Samarth police station, and Assistant Police Inspector Mali is currently investigating the matter.

In addition, a case has been registered against Vishnu Harihar, another former corporator, in connection with a separate incident of violence and money distribution in Ganjpeth.

These incidents have caused concern among citizens, and some have demanded that the police take swift action against those involved. The by-election for the Kasba constituency was already contentious, with allegations of money distribution during the event being made by Ravindra Dhangekar of Mahavikas Aghadi.

Furthermore, on the night before the election, a woman was reportedly beaten for refusing to take money from BJP workers. This led to a case being registered against the workers, and citizens gathering outside Mithganj Police chowky to demand justice.

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