A BJP candidate from south Mumbai has come under the scanner for allegedly distributing cash for vote inside a restricted defence area of Mumbai. The workers of the candidates are allegedly seen distributing cash in a video made by rival Shiv Sena workers.

The incident took place in the Cuffe Parade defence area where entry is restricted to common man, therefore raising serious questions. BJP candidate Makrand Narvekar, on the other hand, while speaking to India Today said that the allegations are false, and that he was in fact not even allowed inside the area for campaigning.

A case of distributing money during elections came forward in Navy Nagar area of Mumbai on Saturday. In a video, which has been provided to the police, workers of a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate could be seen distributing money in the defence area of Mumbai. Based on the complain a complaint was filed and further investigations are on.

According to the complaint registered at Cuffe Parade police station, workers of BJP candidate Makrand Narvekar from ward 227 have been allegedly distributing money in the Nofra area of Colaba.

"A case has been registered at the police station. The police will seek permission from the court to prosecute the concerned people. The case was registered as per the video evidence. When police tried to reach the spot where video was made they were not allowed to enter by the navy," said the concerned election officer.

As per the video accessed by India Today, workers are seen at a household where they are given a paper to write their names and address. Each member of the family signs the paper and all sign along with their name. In the video a family of three is then seen signing that document. A woman then gives them pamphlet of BJP candidate with the candidate's symbol. Later, the person who was taking the video then frisked the woman's wallet and found cash in it. The person found cash in new notes of Rs 500 and Rs 2000 denominations.

The allegations have been made by BJP's rival part Shiv Sena. Narvekar termed the allegation as baseless and said that it's an attempt to defame him.

"The area mentioned in the complaint has stage 2 security. Even I have not been there to campaign as civilians don't have access there. How can political workers enter that area and distribute money?" Narvekar said.

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