On Tuesday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticised the Election Commission, accusing it of behaving as a "extended branch of the BJP." Raut stated that the voting process in Maharashtra`s 13 Lok Sabha constituencies amid phase 5 of India General Elections 2024 was purposefully slowed in places where Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidates anticipated a large participation, reported PTI, 

Speaking to reporters, Raut stated that the polling went well in areas where the BJP or its allies were expected to gain more votes. Following Monday`s vote in these constituencies, including six in Mumbai, during the final phase of the India General Elections 2024 in Maharashtra, poll officials reported an average turnout of 54.33 per cent. Official turnout figures will be announced later, the PTI report added.