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 Gaikwad
Ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls, the MNS chief accused the state election commission of changing rules to allow door-to-door canvassing after campaigning ended, alleging it favours the ruling Mahayuti. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut also levelled similar allegations earlier in the day
14 January,2026 09:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The temple visit is being seen as highly symbolic, coming amid claims by the Thackeray cousins that they are jointly contesting the civic elections to “save Mumbai”
14 January,2026 04:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahead of Maharashtra civic body polls, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut alleges the State Election Commission permitted Mahayuti parties to continue door-to-door campaigning even after the campaign deadline
14 January,2026 01:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
