India, Jan. 1 -- The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has come under scrutiny after its final voter list for the upcoming elections showed a sharp jump in eligible members from 154 to 571, sparking allegations of political interference. Critics claim many new members, including relatives and associates of MCA chairperson and Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) MLA Rohit Pawar, were added just before the polls to consolidate support for his re-election. Voting is scheduled for January 6.

Voting is scheduled for January 6. Allegations have surfaced that relatives and close associates of Pawar were added to consolidate support for his re-election. The updated voter list, accessed by Hindustan Times on December 29, i...