The Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have alleged foul play in the civic elections after 32 candidates from the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena were declared elected unopposed in Maharashtra's Thane district, sparking demands for the NOTA option and legal action, reported news agency PTI.

Of the 68 candidates declared elected unopposed in the municipal corporation polls across the state, a staggering 47 per cent (32 candidates) hail from Thane district alone.