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EC issues clarification after Uddhav Thackeray's bags were checked again

EC issues clarification after Uddhav Thackeray's bags were checked again

As prominent leaders, star campaigners of various parties travel by air during the poll period, their choppers are checked as a part of routine procedure, EC stated on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Uddhav Thackeray's son Aaditya said his father's bag was frisked in the chopper he had taken for Latur

12 November,2024 07:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Over 6k teams on ground, Rs 500 crore worth of cash and other items seized: EC

Over 6k teams on ground, Rs 500 crore worth of cash and other items seized: EC

While conducting checks, the teams make sure that citizens are not inconvenienced, and if any suspicious items such as money, alcohol, precious metals, or other valuables are found, they are seized and appropriate legal action is then taken, the Election Commission said

12 November,2024 06:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra elections 2024: Mumbai Police issues guidelines for voting day

Maharashtra elections 2024: Mumbai Police issues guidelines for voting day

Mumbai Police has issued preventive guidelines for the Maharashtra Assembly election 2024, focusing on maintaining public order and safety around polling stations on November 20

12 November,2024 02:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Asif Rizvi
Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Dina Patil leads in Mumbai North East

Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Dina Patil leads in Mumbai North East

Mihir Kotecha has so far, per the Mumbai Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 counting data, has received 2, 66, 245 votes.

09 November,2024 10:24 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Liquor, drugs, freebies worth Rs 13.26 crore seized in Thane district

Liquor, drugs, freebies worth Rs 13.26 crore seized in Thane district

A total of 209 FIRs have been registered in connection with the seizures, Thane Collector Ashok Shingare said during a review meeting with Special Observer (Expenses) B R Balakrishnan on Wednesday, according to an official statement

08 November,2024 02:17 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Strict action to be taken against officers absent during election duty

Strict action to be taken against officers absent during election duty

Over 200 cops assigned to various police stations across Mumbai are currently on leave

08 November,2024 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Paid leave for employees in Mumbai on Nov 20 to increase voter turnout

Paid leave for employees in Mumbai on Nov 20 to increase voter turnout

Violations to this directive by employers will result in action under the Election Commission's guidelines, district election officer and Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani said in a release issued on Wednesday

07 November,2024 12:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Why temporary Maharashtra DGP, asks Congress

Why temporary Maharashtra DGP, asks Congress

Party claims that making Verma’s role temporary contradicts Election Commission’s directive, undermines effective leadership

07 November,2024 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
ECI appoints Sanjay Kumar Verma as Maharashtra’s new DGP

ECI appoints Sanjay Kumar Verma as Maharashtra’s new DGP

Move follows the removal of DG Rashmi Shukla who has been placed on compulsory leave by the Election Commission

06 November,2024 11:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: 33 contestants in Nanded North seat

Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: 33 contestants in Nanded North seat

Maharashtra has more than 9.7 crore voters, of whom 22,22,704 are in the age group of 18-19 years, an Election Commission (EC) official on Tuesday said, citing updated electoral rolls

06 November,2024 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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