BMC Election Ink Controversy: Acetone Removes 'Indelible' Mark
Videos show voters removing 'indelible ink' with acetone during BMC elections, sparking allegations of malpractice. The civic body denies claims, raising transparency concerns.
Videos show voters removing 'indelible ink' with acetone during BMC elections, sparking allegations of malpractice. The civic body denies claims, raising transparency concerns.
Pune and PCMC elections see brisk voting with long queues. Results for PMC, PCMC, and 27 other civic bodies in Maharashtra will be declared on January 16.
The 2017 Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation election saw intense political competition, with key parties vying for control. This article revisits the outcomes and their impact on Maharashtra's civic landscape.
Mumbai's civic election faces a cash-for-votes scandal with allegations against major parties, FIRs filed, and Rs 10 lakh seized. Voters express disillusionment as political leaders trade accusations.
Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation registers FIR against 80 Pawar Public School employees for missing mandatory election training ahead of civic polls. Officials warn of strict legal consequences for non-compliance.
Maharashtra State Election Commission halts advance payments under Ladli Behna Yojana before civic polls following complaints. Key details on the directive and its implications.
Maharashtra declares public holiday on Jan 15, 2026, for civic polls in 29 municipal corporations. Schools & colleges likely closed, but students must confirm with their institutions.
Pune gears up for PMC elections on Jan 15 after 9-year gap. Get details on wards, voters, party manifestos, and the 2017 political history. Your complete guide.
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Krishna Mhadgut, 76, is the oldest candidate in Mumbai's BMC elections. He challenges age bias as data reveals only 24 candidates are 70+. Discover the stories of youth and experience shaping the civic polls.
With 993 candidates for 151 seats, Nagpur's civic election campaign pivots to social media & WhatsApp to target 4 lakh new voters in a tight 10-day window. Discover the digital battle shaping the outcome.
BMC issues stern warning to officials missing mandatory election training for Jan 15 Mumbai civic polls. Over 1.03 crore voters to cast ballots. Read for key details.
A review of Nagpur Municipal Corporation election affidavits reveals incomplete, unreadable documents, raising serious questions about voter transparency. Read the full investigation.
A major procedural lapse in Nagpur civic polls allowed a candidate with four children to contest, violating Maharashtra's two-child norm. The oversight emerged after the objection deadline passed.
Eight candidates, including from MNS and Congress, petition Bombay High Court alleging their nominations for Jan 15 Mumbai civic election were not accepted. They seek urgent hearing.
In a historic BMC election move, all 2,516 candidates had to submit a 100-500 word essay on local development plans. The rule, first used in 2018 bypolls, divided political aspirants. Read the full story.
A petition in the Bombay High Court contests the unopposed election of 68 MahaYuti corporators in Maharashtra civic polls. The petitioner demands a time-bound court-monitored probe. Read the latest developments.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election arrangements face backlash as teachers report duplicate appointments and illogical orders. Demands for action grow. Read the full story.
Maharashtra SEC halts results for 69 unopposed civic poll wins, seeks reports on potential coercion. BJP leads with 44 seats, Shinde Sena 22. Opposition cries foul. Read details.
In Nagpur's civic elections, the humble LPG cylinder has become the top free symbol, chosen by over 50 independent candidates to connect with voters, especially women, on kitchen budget issues. Read more.
Nagpur's civic body elections face a logistical nightmare as voting on Jan 15 and counting on Jan 16 leave no room for rest or preparation. Officials call it a 'hodgepodge' that benefits big parties.
Over 200 Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation employees face disciplinary action for missing compulsory election training. NMMC issues strict warning to ensure smooth civic polls.
Maharashtra SEC will investigate if pressure or allurement led to unopposed elections in 29 municipal corporations. Polls set for Jan 15, results on Jan 16. Details inside.
Mumbai BMC election candidates must now keep daily expense accounts from nomination day. A Rs 15 lakh spending cap and new rate card aim for transparency. Full details inside.
BJP denies BMC election tickets to nearly 40% of its 2017 corporators. The move to bring in new faces triggers mixed reactions, with some joining rivals. Read the full story.
Vimannagar residents demand action on encroachments, water, noise pollution, and road digging from PMC poll candidates. Their vote hinges on written commitments with timelines.
Maharashtra civic polls see massive rush with 33,606 nominations for 2,869 seats. Pune tops the list. Final candidate list by Jan 3. Explore the reasons behind the surge.
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Nagpur Municipal Corporation's zonal offices witnessed a chaotic last-day scramble as 1,457 candidates filed nominations for civic polls. See the zone-wise breakdown and scenes from the ground.