Mumbai, Jan. 15 -- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday raised concerns over the fairness of the ongoing Maharashtra municipal elections, asserting that he does not consider it a legitimate election if power is gained through fraudulent means.

Shiv Sena (UBT) is contesting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in alliance with Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote in Mumbai in the ongoing BMC elections, Thackeray alleged that a voting machine called "PADU" is being used, about which political parties were not given any prior information by the State Election Commission. He demanded an explanation from the Election Commission regarding...