Bogus Voting Concerns Emerge Amid Issues with Ink in Maharashtra Elections

Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat raised concerns about the easy removal of voting ink, potentially enabling bogus voting in municipal elections. State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare announced an investigation into videos showing ink removal. The issue has sparked widespread discussions on social media.

Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has expressed concern over potential bogus voting in the ongoing municipal corporation elections due to the easy removability of ink applied to voters' fingers. Speaking to reporters after he voted, Shirsat urged polling officials to be vigilant to prevent any fraudulent activities.

On Thursday, elections took place across 29 municipal corporations in the state. State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare has acknowledged that there are videos under scrutiny which show individuals removing the indelible ink from their fingers post-voting.

Social media platforms have been abuzz with clips allegedly depicting voters using substances like acetone to erase the ink, which has been standard since 2011. The situation calls for immediate attention from election authorities to ensure electoral integrity.

(With inputs from agencies.)