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PCMC releases draft voters list, BJP leader alleges names of 4,500 voters missing

BJP leader Seema Sawale alleged that nearly 4,500 voter names from Indrayani Nagar–Balajinagar Ward 8 are missing from the PCMC draft electoral roll.

2 min readNov 20, 2025 10:17 PM IST

PCMC officials said objections can be submitted until November 27 and assured the issue will be examined.

BJP’s Seema Sawale alleged that 4,500 voter names were deleted from Ward 8 in PCMC’s draft list, calling it a deliberate move. (Photo via X: @ECISVEEP)

The BJP alleged that names of as many as 4,500 voters are missing from the electoral list of Indrayani Nagar-Balajinagar Ward 8 are missing after the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) published the draft voters list of 32 wards on Thursday.

”We have meticulously gone through the draft voters list. We found that names of 4,500 voters, who live in Indrayani Nagar-Balaji Nagar area, are missing,” said BJP leader and former corporator Seema Sawale.

”I suspect there is a huge conspiracy behind the deletion of names. These names have been deliberately deleted to ensure my defeat,” said Sawale—a former PCMC standing committee chairperson, who has been elected three times in a row from the same ward.

”It is impossible that the names of voters from other wards have also been deleted. I am in touch with some former corporators who have made similar complaints. We have noticed names of voters and societies from our ward have been deleted and put in some other wards,” said Sawale who has sent a complaint to the election department.

Sawale said the election department had said the voter count will be more or less the same in all wards and that the difference would not be more than 10 per cent. ”The biggest ward of Chikhli has 74,340 voters while Thergaon (Ward 23) has 34,756 voters. This is more than double the number, which shows the imbalance in the voter count. As many as six wards have more than 64,000 voters while five wards have more than 40,000 voters.”

Former NCP corporator Shyam Lande said that in his ward Sant Tukaram Nagar-Kasarwadi, several names are missing from the draft voters list. ”I will soon find out the exact count and send a complaint to the election department,” he said.

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When contacted, Sachin Pawar, who heads the election department at the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, said, “The draft voters list has been released. Voters can send in their objections by November 27. As for the complaint by Sawale, concerned officials will look into it.”

Manoj Dattatrye More

Manoj Dattatrye More is a Senior Editor at The Indian Express, having been with the publication since 1992. Based in Pune, he is a veteran journalist with a 33-year career that spans editorial desk work, investigative reporting, and political analysis. Professional Legacy Experience: He spent his first 16 years on the editorial desk before moving into active field reporting. He has written over 20,000 stories, including more than 10,000 bylined articles. Impact Journalism: He is widely respected for "campaign-style" reporting that leads to tangible social change. Road Safety: His decade-long campaign regarding the dangerous state of the Pune-Mumbai highway in Khadki resulted in a ₹23 crore reconstruction project in 2006, which dramatically reduced fatalities. Environmental Protection: His reports against tree cutting on the Pune-Mumbai and Pune-Nashik highways saved approximately 2,000 trees. Anti-Corruption: During the COVID-19 pandemic, he exposed a scam where doctors were being asked to pay bribes for government jobs, resulting in them being hired without payment. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Manoj More's recent work focuses heavily on the shifting political landscape of Maharashtra and civic governance in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area: 1. Political Shifts & Alliances "Ajit Pawar's NCP continues domination in Pune, wins 10 of 17 local bodies" (Dec 21, 2025): A major report on the local self-government election results, detailing the NCP’s stronghold in Baramati, Indapur, and Lonavala. "BJP ropes in 13 ex-corporators, deals major blow to NCP" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on a significant political defection in Pimpri-Chinchwad as the BJP gears up for civic polls. "Congress opts for solo BMC run as alliance talks with Sena (UBT) collapse" (Dec 17, 2025): Covering the breakdown of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) talks for the Mumbai civic elections. "NCP(SP)'s Rahul Kalate, Sena (UBT) leader Sanjog Waghere set to join BJP" (Dec 19, 2025): Detailing high-profile party-hopping ahead of the municipal elections. 2. Civic & Administrative Accountability "PCMC draws ire for issuing tenders worth Rs 250 crore just before poll code" (Dec 17, 2025): An investigative piece on the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s last-minute spending spree before election restrictions. "93 killed in 76 accidents in five years: Bypass service roads in Pune remain undeveloped for 18 yrs" (Nov 16, 2025): A critical look at the long-delayed infrastructure projects contributing to fatalities on Pune’s bypass roads. 3. Social & Labor Issues "As state says TCS has laid off 376 employees: FITE flags figures, say nearly 2,500 were forced to quit" (Dec 11, 2025): Investigating conflicting reports regarding IT sector layoffs in Maharashtra. "Maharashtra govt move to 'downgrade' Aadhaar cards" (Nov 30, 2025): Reporting on the state’s decision to require additional documents alongside Aadhaar to combat identity misuse. Signature Beat Manoj More is the definitive voice on Pimpri-Chinchwad, an industrial hub he has covered for three decades. His reporting is characterized by its aggressive stance against local "gondaism" (thuggery) and a relentless focus on civic infrastructure—choked drains, garbage management, and public transport. X (Twitter): @manojmore91982 ... Read More

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