Controversy erupts in Maharashtra as BVA accuses BJP's Vinod Tawde of distributing cash to party workers.

The Bahujan Vikas Aghadi supporters gheraoed Vinod Tawde and raised slogans.

BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawade, who was under attack in connection with the cash-for-vote controversy, on Tuesday said that let the CCTV footage be checked to know the reality.

Police in Maharashtra have registered two FIRs against BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde, party candidate Rajan Naik and others for allegedly distributing cash to voters at a hotel in Palghar ahead of the state assembly elections. A separate FIR was also registered against BJP and Bahujan Vikas Aghadi functionaries for allegedly attempting to hold a press conference, violating election code of conduct. The incidents occurred on the eve of the Maharashtra assembly polls, with allegations of cash distribution and attempts to influence voters.

Thepolice on Tuesday registered a case against Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Vinod Tawde and party candidate Rajan Naik in connection with the alleged distribution of cash to voters at a...

Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Vinod Tawde on Wednesday dismissed the allegations of distributing money to influence voters, saying he was well aware of the rules and not foolish to indulge in such an activity at the hotel of political opponents.