As voting in the Maharashtra local body polls is underway, actor Ranbir Kapoor urged citizens to participate in the democratic process and exercise their right to vote.
"If it is found that a person has erased the ink from their finger and has come to vote again, appropriate legal action will be taken against them," the State Election Commission has informed in an official statement.
A total of 7,36,996 voters have cast their votes out of a total 1,03,44,315. According to official data released by the State Election Commission (SEC), nearly double the number of men have cast their vote than women. 4,54,539 men have cast their vote in BMC elections, compared to 2,82,43
Speaking to ANI after voting, Mohol said, "I came with my family to cast a vote. I can see a massive response from the public, and it is the result of the work we have done. A lot of projects started in Pune under the leadership of PM Modi, like the 23 Km metro, which was just on paper; m
Voting began at 7:30 am today, with people queuing at their respective polling booths. A total of 1,700 candidates are set to contest the polls in Mumbai.
Highlighting the alliance's candidate selection, Fadnavis said the Mahayuti has ensured broad social and professional representation. "Our candidates are from all walks of life, from the poorest of the poor to educated people. We have given tickets to a large number of graduates, post-gra
Pawar, who is also the guardian minister of Pune district, said that the locals have been facing problems regarding the tanker mafia in their area, which does not allow them to get proper water facilities. Similarly, multiple children are also indulging in criminal activities, Pawar said,
"Since I've been in politics, in all the elections we've fought since 1999, we had an alliance with the Congress. We were working together in the Lok Sabha, in Parliament, and fighting elections together. We were fighting on our respective symbols. The same thing happened in the Assembly
With Pune gearing up for the local body elections on January 15, District Collector Jitendra Dudi on Monday said that all polling arrangements have been completed and security measures are firmly in place.
"It is good Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena, Shiv Sena (UBT) or BJP are fighting (the polls) together. But when the issue of Ward came up, then everyone said, no no they can't win, if they win then we will have more headaches. When state elections will come then this will come forward. I want to
Expressing confidence over the outcome in Mumbai, Shinde said the electorate would vote in favour of the Mahayuti alliance based on development works. "Let me say this in one word: the Mayor of Mumbai will be from the Mahayuti alliance only," he asserted.
"This cowardly act has been done by those who can clearly see their defeat. The people of this ward and Aurangabad will respond by pressing the 'Kite' symbol. We have asked the administration to unmask those who are behind this," Owaisi told reporters.