Mumbai: NCP-SP leader and actor Swara Bhasker’s husband, Fahad Ahmad, made a bold statement, declaring he would not contest elections for the next 20 years if Prime Minister Narendra Modi wins an election conducted through ballot papers. Ahmad's comment came in response to a user on X, who challenged him in a discussion about electoral transparency.
Fahad Ahmad Applies For Verification Of Voting Machines
Fahad Ahmad, who recently lost the Maharashtra Assembly Election from the Anushakti Nagar constituency, shared a picture of a form requesting verification of voting machines. In his post, he highlighted concerns about electoral trust, stating, "To safeguard the trust of people in electoral system of our country. I have filled the request for the verification of 2 CU/BU/VVPAT booth. ECI is charging Rs. 47,200 for one booth which is huge amount otherwise I would have applied for 13 booths."
X User Offers Help To NCP-SP Leader
In response, an X user named Kedar offered financial assistance to cover the verification costs for all 13 booths but attached conditions. The user proposed that if any discrepancy was found, the amount would be considered a gift. However, if no issues were detected, Fahad would need to return the amount along with Rs 25 lakh. The user also suggested formalising this arrangement through a legally binding agreement.
Fahad Ahmad's Stern Reply
Ahmad replied sharply, saying, "You tell your father Narendra Modi to conduct the elections through ballot, if he wins then I will not contest elections for 20 years and as far as your money is concerned, we do not use the money of those who break the country."
Fahad Ahmad Faces Defeat In Maharashtra Assembly Polls
In the recent elections, Fahad Ahmad, contesting on a ticket from Sharad Pawar’s faction of the NCP, was defeated by Sana Malik, a candidate from the rival NCP faction led by Ajit Pawar. The margin of defeat was 3,378 votes. Ahmad had previously been a youth leader in the Samajwadi Party under Akhilesh Yadav but switched allegiance to Sharad Pawar’s party shortly before the elections.
