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BMC polls: Major row over indelible ink; Thackeray brothers allege malprac
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections held on Thursday were marred by a significant controversy following allegations over the use of "indelible" ink to mark voters' fingers. Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, leaders of Shiv Sena UBT and MNS, respectively, claimed the i
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Indelible ink used in Maharashtra civic polls same as ECI, no irregularity
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Clarifying the difference in its application, the State Election Commissioner explained that the only variation was the use of the ink in marker form. "The only difference which is seen here is it is being used in the form of a marker. But I also want to say that this marker form of indel
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Maharashtra civic polls records 29.22% voting till 1:30 pm across 29 Munic
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Voting in Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections recorded a moderate turnout of 29.22 per cent across all 29 municipal corporations till 1:30 pm, according to reports from Maharashtra State Election Commission.
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Anyone erasing ink does not allow re-voting: Maharashtra EC
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
"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.
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"Has EC hired a sanitiser agency?" Uddhav Thackeray amid indelible ink con
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Thackeray alleged that the indelible ink which is put on the fingers of electors after voting is being easily removed through the use of nail polish remover and sanitizers, allowing certain people the chance to seemingly vote more than once. He said that such a situation is proof od 'coll
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17.41 % polling across 29 municipalities as slow voting trend in Maharasht
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Earlier in day, only 7.12 per cent voter turnout recorded till 9:30 AM in Mumbai. The highest voter turnout was recorded in Ward 18 of Mumbai, at 11.57 per cent. Ward no. 162 recorded the lowest turnout at 1.68 per cent.
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"Don't call it an election if someone comes to power using fraudulent mean
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to reporters after casting his vote in Mumbai in the ongoing BMC elections, Thackeray alleged that a voting machine called "PADU" is being used, about which political parties were not given any prior information by the State Election Commission. He demanded an explanation from th
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BMC elections see sluggish start in Mumbai; 7.12 per cent voter turnout re
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
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
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GBA Corporation Elections to be held as per Supreme Court order: Karnataka
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday assured to comply with the orders of the Supreme Court to conduct pending polls to the five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) before June 30 of this year.
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"Bihar toh sirf jhanki hai, pura Maharashtra ka corporation dekhna baki ha
Updated : 5 months ago IST
As political parties gear up to stake a claim to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan warned that his party might contest the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections solo if no other party joins hands w
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"CM's word is final", says Ajit Pawar as BJP, NCP set for 'friendly fight'
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Pawar underlined that the NCP's immediate focus would be to strengthen its organisation and ensure a strong performance in the twin civic bodies. "As far as the NCP is concerned, we will make every possible effort to ensure the party's victory in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Regarding allia
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'People will hand over Mumbai to Mahayuti in BMC polls': Maharashtra CM De
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The polling for the elections for 29 Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra, including the BMC, will be held on January 15, with the results to be announced on January 16, the State Election Commission said on Monday.
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