Ahead of the BMC polls, the state election commission (SEC) has decided to publish candidates’ affidavits with details of their background and properties, in the newspaper. The SEC’s move came after several people had complained that they were not able to view the candidate’s affidavit on its website.

The SEC will also display the candidate's details outside their respective polling booths on the day of voting. This move will be helpful for uninformed voters, said an official.