A protest erupted and a formal complaint was filed with the Election Commission (EC) after the Raigad District Collector conducted the September 18, 2025, public hearing on objections to Panvel Municipal Corporation’s draft ward delimitation and reservation notification in a closed-door session.
Advocate Siddharth S. Ingle, Founder President of Lok Hitkarini Sabha, called the action “completely arbitrary, illegal and a violation of democratic principles.” He alleged that instead of hearing objections filed by citizens, organisations and political parties, the administration held the proceedings in secret, excluding stakeholders and undermining transparency.
