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Moneycontrol15-01-2026, 22:46

Maharashtra BMC Elections: 50% Turnout, SEC to Probe Ink Removal Allegations

  • Maharashtra BMC elections recorded approximately 50% voter turnout.
  • The State Election Commission (SEC) will investigate allegations of ink removal.
  • Polling for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra began on Thursday morning.
  • The BMC polls in Mumbai are a key focus, with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance battling Thackeray cousins.
  • Voting concluded at 5:30 PM for 2,869 seats across 893 wards; vote count on January 16.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra BMC elections saw 50% turnout, with an SEC probe into ink removal allegations underway.

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