Pune: Shinde Faction Leader Admits Tearing AB Form, Denies Swallowing It

• Uddhav Kamble of the Shinde faction was accused of tearing and swallowing an AB form during Pune Municipal Corporation elections.
• Kamble admits tearing the form of Machhindra Dhawale but denies swallowing it, calling media reports false.
• He claims Dhawale is not a party member and improperly obtained the AB form, while Kamble is the official candidate.
• The incident occurred at the election officer's office in Pune's Ward No. 36.
• Election officer filed a complaint; police served notice, prompting Kamble to appear at Bharati Vidyapeeth Police Station.

Why It Matters: Shinde faction's Uddhav Kamble admits tearing a rival's AB form but denies swallowing it, citing party loyalty.