Shimla, May 16 -- The BJP on Saturday lodged a complaint with the State Election Commission alleging distribution of liquor and attempts to influence voters ahead of Sunday's Nahan Municipal Council elections, and demanded strict action against those involved.
In a detailed memorandum submitted to the Commission, the BJP accused a Congress candidate contesting from Ward Number 1 of engaging in illegal election practices by allegedly distributing liquor and other intoxicants to voters to influence polling outcomes.
The party claimed that liquor had been illegally stocked at different locations in the ward for electoral purposes and alleged that efforts were being made to manipulate the democratic process through "money power and liquor pow...