BJP’s Vinod Tawde denies bribery allegations in Virar after BVA claims ₹5 crore vote-buying. Police, ECI initiate probe; tensions rise in Vasai-Virar.

Mumbai: A day before the polling for the Maharashtra assembly elections, a high voltage drama took place in Virar as the BVA and BJP activists clashed in the presence of BJP leader Vinod Tawde. BJP's General Secretary Tawde has been accused by the rival BVA for distributing cash for votes.

BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde was surrounded by Bahujan Vikas Aghadi workers in Virar, accusing him of distributing money. A heated altercation ensued at Vivanta Hotel in Palghar,

Vinod Tawde was caught distributing Rs 5 crore in cash to influence voters in Virar, leading to a confrontation between BJP and BVA workers

Rahul Gandhi responded to reports alleging that BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde was caught with Rs 5 crore at a Virar hotel.

BVA workers led by MLA Kshitij Thakur disrupted a BJP meeting alleging cash distribution by BJP leader Vinod Tawde. Tawde refuted the claims, urging an inquiry by the Election Commission. The incident has fueled controversy ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

Both Vinod Tawde and Bahujan Vikas Aghadi MLA Hitendra Thakur, who alleged the BJP leader was caught with cash at the hotel, call for an inquiry by the Election Commission. Senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar ridiculed the accusations,

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