The MNS chief said the earlier indelible ink had been replaced with a new pen, about which complaints had been received. He claimed the ink could be wiped off using hand sanitiser, raising concerns that a voter could erase the mark and attempt to vote again
15 January,2026 01:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Polling began at 7.30 am amid tight security arrangements across Mumbai and will continue till 5.30 pm; data released by the civic body showed wide variations in voter participation across wards
15 January,2026 01:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gagrani told reporters that due to the short gap between polling and counting, the counting of votes for all civic wards will start at 10 am on Friday
15 January,2026 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Polling began at 7.30 am across the city, with voters gradually arriving at polling booths in various wards. Early turnout was largely driven by senior citizens, morning walkers, and first-time voters, particularly in residential neighbourhoods
15 January,2026 12:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
