Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Chaos and Allegations in Maharashtra Civic Polls
In Maharashtra, there have been many problems during the civic elections.
In Dombivli East, a BJP worker was badly hurt by Shiv Sena candidates and their supporters.
The Shiv Sena candidates were arrested, but they say the BJP workers were doing something illegal.
In Nanded, the husband of a Congress candidate and his friend were attacked by a group of men who thought they were giving money to voters.
The police arrested the attackers and found some money.
In Pimpri-Chinchwad, there were many issues with the voting machines, and people said the BJP was giving money to voters.
The NCP and Congress also said the ink used for voting could be easily removed, which could let people vote more than once.
The BJP says everything is fine, but the opposition is worried about fair elections.
In Pune, an AAP candidate said the order of the voting machines was changed to confuse people.
The election officials fixed the problem, but people are still concerned about the fairness of the elections.
BJP worker Omnath Natekar was attacked by Shiv Sena candidates Nitin and Ravi Patil in Dombivli East, leading to their arrest.
In Nanded, the husband of a Congress candidate and his friend were attacked on suspicion of distributing cash to voters; six men and two juveniles were arrested.
Pimpri-Chinchwad elections saw EVM malfunctions, allegations of bogus voting, and protests by NCP candidates over bias and injustice.
Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant and MNS chief Raj Thackeray alleged that the indelible ink used in Mumbai's BMC elections could be easily removed with nail polish remover.
AAP candidate Nikhil Khandare alleged that the sequence of voting machines was changed at polling centres in Pune's Ward No. 40 to mislead voters.
- Who
- BJP worker Omnath Natekar, Shiv Sena candidates Nitin and Ravi Patil, Congress candidate's husband Shivaji Bhalerao, and his friend Dnyaneshwar Kamble, NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar, Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, AAP candidate Nikhil Khandare
- What
- Violent attacks, allegations of money distribution, EVM malfunctions, indelible ink issues, and voting machine sequence changes during Maharashtra civic polls
- When
- Late Monday night, Tuesday evening, and Thursday morning before and during municipal voting
- Where
- Dombivli East, Ward No. 29, Thane district; Bhagyanagar area, Nanded; Pimpri-Chinchwad; Mumbai; Pune
- Why
- Alleged political rivalry, illegal campaigning activities, suspicion of distributing cash to voters, and concerns over election integrity
BJP
Opposition (NCP, Congress, MNS)
Money Distribution
BJP
Denies allegations of distributing money to voters.
Opposition (NCP, Congress, MNS)
Accuses BJP of distributing ₹5,000 per candidate and ₹25,000 for full panels to influence voters.
Voting Irregularities
BJP
Claims elections are being conducted fairly and denies allegations of intimidation.
Opposition (NCP, Congress, MNS)
Alleges use of marker pens instead of indelible ink, which can be easily removed, enabling bogus voting.
Machine Malfunctions
BJP
Asserts that PAD units are backup measures and EVMs are functioning correctly.
Opposition (NCP, Congress, MNS)
Claims that voting machine sequences were altered to mislead voters and cause confusion.
- Location 1
- Dombivli East, Ward No. 29, Thane district
- Victim 1
- Omnath Natekar (47), BJP worker
- Accused 1
- Nitin Patil and Ravi Patil, Shiv Sena candidates
- Incident Time 1
- Around 10:45 pm
- Arrests Made 1
- Six Shiv Sena workers, including Nitin and Ravi Patil
- Allegations 1
- Attack with sharp weapons and iron rods
- Denial 1
- Shiv Sena claims BJP workers were distributing money illegally
- Location 2
- Bhagyanagar area, Nanded
- Victim 2
- Shivaji Bhalerao and Dnyaneshwar Kamble
- Accused 2
- Six men and two juveniles
- Incident Time 2
- Tuesday evening
- Arrests Made 2
- Six men and two juveniles detained
- Allegations 2
- Attack on suspicion of distributing cash to voters
- Recovered
- Rs 10,000 cash stolen by the accused
- Location 3
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Issue 3
- Malfunctioning EVMs, bogus voting, and protests
- Incident Time 3
- Thursday morning
- FIR Filed
- Against BJP worker Nilesh Doke for violating election norms
- Location 4
- Mumbai
- Issue 4
- Indelible ink easily removable with nail polish remover
- Complaints
- Voters found names missing or incorrect on voter lists
- Location 5
- Pune
- Issue 5
- Alleged alteration of voting machine sequence
- Complaint Filed By
- AAP candidate Nikhil Khandare
Sources
Dombivli East Poll Violence: Shiv Sena Candidates Arrested After Attack On BJP Worker
Civic polls: Six held for attacking contestant’s husband on suspicion of cash distribution
Maha civic polls: Six held for attacking contestant's husband in Nanded
Nagpur civic polls: BJP candidate injured in scuffle; cops launch probe
Nagpur civic polls: BJP candidate injured in scuffle
Nagpur Civic Polls Candidate Injured During Fight, Probe Launched
Mumbai BMC Elections 2026: Congress Leader Sachin Sawant Claims Nail Polish Remover Erases Indelible Voting Ink; Demands Action Against Officials
Maharashtra civic polls: Vote to create better cities, says Fadnavis
PCMC Elections 2026: BJP Distributing ₹5,000 Per Candidate, ₹25,000 For Full Panel In Pimpri-Chinchwad, Alleges NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar
PCMC Elections 2026: Bogus Voters, Money Distribution Claims, Protests & EVM Glitches Rock Pimpri-Chinchwad
'EC Should Look Into This': Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Reacts As Raj Thackeray & Voters Allege Marker Ink Can Be Easily Removed - VIDEO
Pune Municipal Corporation Elections 2026: AAP Candidate Alleges Voting Machine Sequence Changed At Yewalewadi Polling Booths
‘Life-threatening attack’: Nagpur BJP candidate Bhushan Shingne assaulted hours before civic polls; case registered