Palghar bypoll: Late MP's wife accuses BJP of misusing hubby's

Late Palghar BJP MP Chintaman Wanga's wife Jayshree today filed a complaint of model code violation against the BJP accusing the saffron party of using her husband's pictures on publicity material for the upcoming bypoll illegally.

In her complaint filed with returning officer, Jayshree claimed the BJP is using her husband's pictures in the publicity material, including hoardings and banners, for the May 28 bypoll without taking any permission.

This is clear violation of the model code of conduct and immediate action be taken against those who have "misused" the pictures, she stated.

The bypoll to the tribal-dominated constituency, located 110 kms away from Mumbai, was necessitated following the death of Wanga, the sitting MP, in January this year.

In a jolt to the BJP, the Shiv Sena has fielded the late MP's son Sriniwas Wanga for the bypoll which has increased tussle between the two allies.

The BJP has given ticket to Congress turncoat and former minister Rajendra Gavit while the Congress has fielded former MP Damodar Shingda.

Local outfit Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA), which has three MLAs in total six assembly segments in the Palghar constituency, has nominated former MP Baliram Jadhav.