Mumbai Polling Booth Witnesses Heated Confrontation Between Saffron-Clad Workers and Police
A tense situation unfolded at a polling station in Mumbai's Dahisar area on Tuesday. Workers from Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, known as 'Bhagwa Guards', engaged in a heated argument with police personnel. The incident occurred at Ward Number 8 within the Dahisar assembly constituency.
Saffron-Clad Monitors Spark Controversy
These party workers, identifiable by their bright saffron-colored T-shirts, were stationed outside polling booths. Their official duty involved monitoring voter movement and preventing any instances of bogus voting. However, their presence quickly became a source of contention.
The confrontation began when BJP MLA Manisha Chaudhary arrived at the polling station. The Bhagwa Guards raised strong objections to her presence, leading to a verbal altercation. Police officers on duty immediately stepped in to manage the escalating situation.
Viral Video Captures Chaotic Scene
A video recording of the incident quickly spread across social media platforms. The footage shows the saffron-clad workers arguing aggressively with police officials. The chaotic scene created significant tension at the polling location before authorities restored order.
Shiv Sena (UBT) functionaries explained their decision to deploy these monitors. They cited ongoing political controversies surrounding alleged vote manipulation during recent elections. The Lok Sabha polls and state assembly elections have both faced accusations of electoral malpractice, prompting this monitoring initiative.
Local police successfully brought the situation under control without any physical violence reported. The incident highlights the heightened political atmosphere surrounding election monitoring in Mumbai. Such confrontations between party workers and election authorities remain rare but significant occurrences in India's democratic process.
