In probably first of its kind, a school director is facing an action for using school children to welcome Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Nitin Gadkari during the election rally. The Maharashtra Election Commissioner’s office has directed the Education Officer to initiate suitable action against the Director of NSVM Fulwari School Murlidhar Pawnikar.
Atul Londhe, Spokesperson of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, lodged a complaint on April 3, 2024.
Following enquiry and hearing in the case, the Election Commission ordered action against Pawnikar.