The discovery of a Palghar woman’s name appearing six times on electoral rolls has triggered an investigation ordered by collector Indu Jakhar to rectify the discrepancy. This duplication, highlighted on social media, prompted the Chief Electoral Officer to seek a detailed report and immediate resolution.

An officer said selecting trainees in 6 months and adding 3–6 months of special training leaves Agniveers for only 2–2.5 years, sharply increasing training costs

In the bypoll in 2002, Raju Pal defeated Khalid Azim by just 4,818 votes, delivering a major setback to the Atiq Ahmed family, which had held the seat unchallenged since 1989