BMC polls: Major row over indelible ink; Thackeray brothers allege malpractice, EC refutes

Jan 15, 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections held on Thursday were marred by a significant controversy following allegations over the use of "indelible" ink to...

Bangladesh gears up for election under heavy scrutiny

Feb 11, 2026

Officials said ballot papers, ballot boxes, seals, indelible ink, forms, and other essential election materials have been prepared and distributed in accordance with the...

"There is definitely some tampering": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab on BMC polls

Jan 15, 2026

Speaking to ANI, Parab said he had never witnessed such an issue in previous elections. "This is for the first time; I have never...

"Free, fair polling being ensured": Eknath Shinde dismisses Raj Thackeray's allegations

Jan 15, 2026

"I have spoken with the Election Commission. They informed me that this ink has been in use for many years. The Election Commission has...

Indelible ink used in Maharashtra civic polls same as ECI, no irregularity: State Election Commissioner

Jan 15, 2026

Clarifying the difference in its application, the State Election Commissioner explained that the only variation was the use of the ink in marker form....

Anyone erasing ink does not allow re-voting: Maharashtra EC

Jan 15, 2026

"If it is found that a person has erased the ink from their finger and has come to vote again, appropriate legal action will...