Mumbai residents say political banners, posters and flex displays continue to clutter streets, obstruct footpaths and pose safety risks despite the BMC’s flex-free campaign. The civic body has removed 52,448 banners and flexes since January and is considering QR codes to verify authorised displays. (Written by Aditi Alurkar)

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde targeted Uddhav Thackeray and the INDIA bloc at Shiv Sena's Dussehra rally in Mumbai, accusing the Opposition of vote theft while promising foodgrain assistance to farmers affected by water scarcity. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI