Ballot Glitch Quickly Resolved in Parbhani During Civic Polls

A link error in a ballot unit at Parbhani city during civic polls was swiftly corrected by officials, ensuring no delay in the voting process. The issue occurred at booth number 5 in ward 10 but was resolved promptly. Voting continues across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra.

In Parbhani city, Maharashtra, an electoral technical glitch threatened to disrupt the ongoing civic polls on Thursday morning. A ballot unit at booth number 5 in ward 10 experienced a link error at approximately 8:30 a.m., prompting swift action from election officials.

Officials quickly addressed the issue, exchanging the malfunctioning unit without causing significant delays. 'Voting is now underway,' confirmed an official, noting that the swift resolution meant minimal interruption for voters.

As polling takes place across 29 municipal corporations in the state, over 400 candidates are competing for a total of 65 seats within the Parbhani Municipal Corporation, highlighting the competitive nature of these local elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)