MLC polls: Supriya Sule flags spy-cam pen allegations, Devendra Fadnavis responds
NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule has accused the BJP of using spy-camera pens to monitor voters and distribute money during the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. She has demanded an immediate investigation by the Election Commission to ensure the integrity of the voting process.
Why it matters
Allegations of electoral malpractice involving surveillance technology raise significant concerns regarding voter privacy and the fairness of democratic processes.
PUNE: NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule has raised concerns over allegations that the BJP is using pens fitted with spy cameras to record voters during the ongoing Maharashtra Legislative Council elections in the Pune Teachers’ and Graduates’ constituencies.She has called on the Election Commission and the government to investigate the matter and take strict action against those found guilty.In a post on X, Sule alleged that voters were being given pens equipped with hidden cameras and asked to keep them in their pockets while casting their ballots in favour of BJP candidates. According to the complaints cited by her, voters were allegedly promised money in exchange for showing the recorded footage after voting.Calling the allegations serious, Sule said the reported practice could compromise ballot secrecy and undermine voters’ independence.
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