Indelible Ink Controversy: Accountability Questioned in BMC Elections

During the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, videos surfaced showing Acetone being used to wipe off allegedly 'indelible' ink from voters' fingers. Mumbai Congress leader Varsha Gaikwad highlighted the issue, sparking debates on election transparency and accountability. The BMC refuted the claims, maintaining the ink's permanence and integrity of the polls.

During the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, a controversy erupted over the use of Acetone to remove supposedly indelible ink from voters' fingers, as seen in several social media videos. This stirred debates about the possible impacts on election integrity.

Mumbai Congress leader Varsha Gaikwad shared a video showing her colleague easily wiping off the ink, questioning the efficacy and accountability of the election management. She expressed concerns over various issues, including unchecked bribery, missing voters' names, and website failures hampering voter verification.

Despite the uproar, the BMC refuted allegations, asserting that the indelible ink applied during voting is permanent and dismissed the media reports as inaccurate. The statement emphasized adherence to established voting procedures aimed at maintaining democratic integrity.

(With inputs from agencies.)