BJP leader Vinod Tawde, accused of distributing cash to influence voters, has sent a legal notice to Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Supriya Shrinate, and Rahul Gandhi, demanding an apology or a defamation lawsuit of Rs 100 crore. The controversy erupted after Bahujan Vikas Aghadi leader Hitendra Thakur accused Tawde of distributing Rs 5 crore to voters in Virar.