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Congress accuses Maharashtra govt of undermining democracy, says cooperative institutions being taken

Mumbai, Nov 11 ( UNI): The Maharashtra Congress has accused the state government of attempting to take control of cooperative institutions through political and administrative interference, alleging that democratic principles in the state's cooperative sector are being systematically undermined.
Gopaldada Tiwari, Maharashtra Congress spokesperson and AICC member, strongly criticised the alleged interference in cooperative institutions, claiming that efforts were underway to weaken the state's long-standing cooperative movement and suppress democratic processes.
Citing the recent election of a cooperative institution, Tiwari pointed out that 13 directors from one ideological group were elected, while the Mahayuti-backed group secured 12 seats. He alleged that despite the majority secured by the former group, attempts were being made to sideline it and take control of the institution.
"Maharashtra has set an example for the entire country through its cooperative movement. The movement spread across the nation, with its roots in Maharashtra. Unfortunately, efforts are now being made to destroy this very cooperative sector and suppress democracy, Tiwari said.
Referring to the large protest march held recently, he said that the judiciary and the political leadership had witnessed the developments. He stressed that nothing could remain sustainable without moral principles and truth.
He also highlighted the role of the elected board of directors, which had received the mandate of around 5.5 lakh milk-producing farmers. He said the board should utilise this mandate responsibly, maintain transparency and continue working in the best interests of farmers.
Questioning the political methods being adopted to capture cooperative institutions, Tiwari referred to allegations of corruption and political interference in different states.
He questioned the use of central power to destabilise state governments and the alleged use of state machinery to retain control over district-level political establishments and cooperative institutions.
People are watching everything and continue to have faith in the judiciary,"l he said.
Tiwari further questioned what he described as the government's double standards. "On one hand, the state government claims that it has no interest in the institution, while on the other, it grants voting rights to four directors and sends them into the institution. What kind of hypocrisy and double standards are these? It is shameful to see the manner in which these institutions are being taken over," he alleged.
Expressing confidence in the future of democratic institutions, Tiwari said that those who uphold democracy, ethical principles and constitutional values would ultimately prevail. UNI SP. AAB
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