The Times of India

Offered crores, tenders, flat to quit race: BMC poll independent candidate alleges pressure from Speaker Rahul Narvekar to withdraw nomination

Independent candidate Tejal Pawar alleges pressure to withdraw from Colaba polls, claiming her husband was offered crores, BMC tenders, and a flat. Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar denies the accusations, calling it 'dirty politics' by the opposition fearing defeat. Opposition parties have accused Narwekar of violating the model code of conduct.