Officials, however, maintained that there were no major incidents in Mumbai, the largest corporation and the most closely contested. EVMs reportedly developed faults in wards across Nagpur, Amravati, Shirgaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Kanya Vidyalaya), Akola (Pink Polling Center), and Dhule
15 January,2026 08:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde exercised his vote at Kisan Nagar, Thane, during Maharashtra civic elections 2026, accompanied by his wife, son, and father. Shinde urged citizens to vote actively for the development and progress of their city
15 January,2026 06:18 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Voting for the BMC Election 2026 on January 15 began amid unexpected controversy, after videos circulated widely on social media showing voters allegedly removing the so-called “indelible” ink from their fingers
15 January,2026 06:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Videos went viral on social media showing voters allegedly wiping off the “indelible” ink from their fingers using acetone, nail polish remover, and hand sanitisers. Similar complaints poured in from several other parts of Maharashtra, raising concerns about the integrity
15 January,2026 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Anushree GaikwadADVERTISEMENT
