Pune's municipal elections faced multiple challenges including confusion over the four-ward panel system, missing voter names, EVM glitches, and instances of bogus voting that tested voters' patience.
Slum areas in Pune and PCMC witnessed robust voting, especially in evenings, as political workers actively transported voters. Initial EVM glitches caused delays but were resolved quickly.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election results 2026 live updates: EVMs developed snags in multiple wards, BJP candidate Bhushan Shingne attacked. Voter turnout at 51%.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's promises of smooth polling shattered as multiple EVM malfunctions caused delays and confusion across booths, exposing serious preparedness gaps.
Municipal corporation elections in Amravati, Chandrapur, and Akola witnessed moderate voter turnout around 40% amid EVM failures, voter list issues, and sporadic law-and-order incidents.
A control unit of an EVM was damaged during a dispute between political party supporters at a polling booth in Dhule's Ward 18. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident.
Elderly voters in Nashik faced confusion during municipal elections when told to vote for multiple candidates on different EVMs, encountering fewer machines than expected at polling stations.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections recorded only 52% voter turnout, a significant decline from 2017, due to faulty voter lists, EVM glitches, and booth confusion.
Multiple EVM malfunctions, deceased names on voter lists, and pre-cast votes reported during municipal elections across five corporations in Marathwada region.
Pune Municipal Corporation elections recorded 54.50% voter turnout, slightly lower than 2017. Many voters faced missing names, shifted wards, and EVM technical problems during polling.
Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections recorded 58% voter turnout, lower than 2017. EVM malfunctions and booth location problems caused delays, but officials ensured smooth voting process.
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar claims voters face confusion due to EVM problems and BJP's money distribution during Pimpri-Chinchwad corporation elections.
Voting for Maharashtra municipal corporation elections was interrupted in multiple wards due to technical issues with EVMs, causing delays and raising concerns about the electoral process.
Authorities in Kolhapur and Ichalkaranji have completed all preparations for Thursday's municipal corporation elections. Security measures include EVM deployment, flying squads, and social media monitoring.
Nashik Municipal Corporation has finalized all administrative preparations for Thursday's elections, with polling materials distributed and security measures in place across 1,563 stations.
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule clarifies his home visit to a party worker, rejects opposition allegations, and criticizes Congress over schemes and EVM doubts.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena UBT raise transparency concerns over new PADU machines introduced just before Maharashtra municipal elections. BMC clarifies limited use.
Mumbai's civic election vote counting will occur in phases, not simultaneously across all 227 wards. Officials claim it speeds up the process, but candidates worry about delays and manipulation.
Candidates in Mumbai's BMC elections express concerns over phased vote counting, arguing it could delay results and obscure early trends across the city.
Senior election officials in Pune direct municipal commissioners to hand over EVMs within two days after counting for municipal polls to ensure smooth ZP and panchayat samiti elections on February 5.
Voters in 28 Maharashtra municipal corporations must press EVM buttons multiple times under new multi-member ward system. Mumbai remains exception with traditional one-vote format. Elections scheduled for January 15.
Nagpur gears up for municipal elections with 993 candidates contesting 151 seats. Voters face confusion over mandatory four-vote system and new EVM procedures.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticizes RJD's Tejashwi Yadav for blaming EVMs post-Bihar results. Paswan urges introspection & active leadership to regain trust. Read more.
Maharashtra State Election Commission announces a public holiday on January 15 for 29 municipal corporation areas to facilitate civic polls. Government and private offices to remain closed. Details inside.
Coimbatore begins a two-day mock polling exercise to test EVMs and VVPATs ahead of elections. The process is being monitored by district officials and political party representatives. Read more.
Nashik Municipal Corporation gears up for intense civic polls with 735 candidates. Over 4,600 ballot units arranged for 122 seats. Discover the unique colour-coded voting system in place.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation has initiated the commissioning of EVMs across all 3,004 polling booths. Officials confirm a 10% buffer stock and complex ward-level configurations for the upcoming civic elections.
RJD alleges Venezuela-type electoral fraud in Bihar 2025 polls, rejects NDA's historic mandate. Party dares govt to hold ballot paper elections. JD(U) hits back sharply.
BJP members staged a protest at Dhanbad Municipal Corporation, demanding immediate urban local body elections using EVMs and on a party basis. Opposition leaders accuse the state govt of undermining democracy.
Women government employees in Nagpur face a clash as EVM distribution on Makar Sankranti, Jan 14, coincides with key festival rituals. Read how they are managing their dual responsibilities.