In the petition, Kalamkar has alleged that Chandere has suppressed the pendency of FIR no. 31 of 2025 and regular criminal case no. 1959 of 2025, despite a chargesheet having been filed for offences punishable with imprisonment exceeding two years, including offences punishable up to 10 years. Such suppression and false declaration attract an offence of giving false evidence under section 229 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which is punishable with imprisonment and fine, the petition stated. “This conduct misleads the election authorities and deprives voters of their right to make an informed choice,” Kalamkar further stated.Kalamkar told TOI: “We filed the petition today (Tuesday) with the HC registry and it is expected to be heard on Wednesday.” He said he filed the petition purely in public interest to uphold the purity, transparency and integrity of the electoral process and to ensure that no one is permitted to contest elections on the basis of falsehood.In a statement released later, Chandere said Kalamkar deliberately tried to spread false, misleading and defamatory information about him on realising that voters across Baner, Balewadi, Sus, Mhalunge, Sutarwadi, Pashan and Someshwarwadi were leaning towards NCP and the BJP nominee’s defeat is certain.Chandere claimed he did not hide any information in his poll affidavit. His entire focus was on serving the voters, and he has been doing this for the last many years.(With inputs from Ardhra Nair)
