Thackeray said the earlier ink had been replaced with a new pen, about which complaints had been received. He claimed that the ink could be wiped off using hand sanitiser, potentially allowing a voter to erase the mark and attempt to vote again
Hema Malini faced angry voters after casting her vote in the BMC polls, as senior citizens complained of chaos and poor management at the polling booth. Some residents also alleged that the actress-politician received special treatment
15 January,2026 11:26 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLong queues were seen at various polling booths, as the voting commenced at 7.30 am for the 227-ward Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
15 January,2026 12:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which has an annual budget exceeding Rs 74,400 crore, around 1,700 candidates are contesting 227 seats. The elections are being held after a nine-year gap, following a four-year delay
15 January,2026 08:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the Sameer app, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city stands at 107, indicating moderate pollution levels. People with lung disorders, asthma, or heart conditions may experience some breathing discomfort
15 January,2026 10:20 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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