'BJP Believes in Fair Elections': Amit Shah Shares Video as Poll Officials Check His Bags, Chopper

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah 's bags were checked by Election Commission (EC) officials in Hingoli district, Maharashtra , on Friday, as part of ongoing checks on high-profile political leers. This comes amid accusations of Uddhav Thackeray that Opposition is being unfairly targeted.

"Today, during my election campaign in Hingoli Assembly constituency of Maharashtra, my helicopter was inspected by Election Commission officials. BJP believes in fair elections and a healthy election system and follows all rules me by Honourable Election Commission," he tweeted.  

Moreover, he ded, "We all must contribute to a healthy election system and perform our duties in keeping India as strongest democracy in world."

issue of poll officials inspecting politicians' luggage gained attention after Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray shared a video of his bags being checked. He questioned wher election officials h inspected bags of Chief Minister, two Deputy CMs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi , and Union Minister Amit Shah.

Amid controversy, Election Commission officials conducted checks on bags and helicopters of several prominent leers, including Devendra Fnavis , Eknath Shinde , and Nitin Gkari .

Maharashtra, with 288 Assembly seats, will hold elections in a single phase on November 20, with vote counting scheduled for three days later.