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Why the Gokul Dairy election is sparking political outrage | The Hindu Editorial

Why the Gokul Dairy election is sparking political outrage | The Hindu Editorial

The Gokul Dairy controversy has become a flashpoint in Maharashtra politics after an ordinance allowed the state government to nominate voting directors to the cooperative’s board following a closely contested election. Critics argue that the move altered the balance of power after a Congress-backed panel won a majority of elected seats, raising questions about democratic mandates, cooperative autonomy and the role of state intervention in elected institutions.

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