The debate regarding ‘bag search’ is intensifying in the Maharashtra assembly elections. Yesterday, officials from the Election Commission inspected Uddhav Thackeray’s bag. The opposition grew hostile regarding this. In the meantime, officials examined Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis’ bag. The Palghar Police Ground helipad has now seen Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s bag searched. CM Shinde arrived there for the election campaign.
Before CM Shinde, the bag of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was inspected on Wednesday as he was getting onto a helicopter for the election campaign. Ajit stated that these actions are essential for ensuring free and fair elections. He has additionally shared a post on the social media platform X.
In this, Pawar stated that everyone must honor the law. It is important to uphold the integrity of democracy. Previously, the BJP in Maharashtra shared a video. This clip showed officials examining the bag of Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis. In this context, BJP stated that the constitution should not be utilized merely for appearances. All individuals must adhere to the constitutional framework.
The debate surrounding bag checking began with the Uddhav Thackeray case. Uddhav Thackeray asserted that officials inspected his bags upon his arrival in Latur and Yavatmal for election campaigning during the past two days. Will Prime Minister Modi and other leaders of the ruling coalition be subject to the same rule?