Is Indelible Ink Really Getting Erased In BMC Elections? Sena Leader Sound’s Alarm

The MNS chief further stated, “This suggests that the government can do almost anything to maintain its power. We don’t call this an election when someone comes to power through such fraudulent means. I appeal to the people, Shiv Sena workers, and Matoshree Sena workers to remain vigilant about all these matters. A person was caught casting a vote twice.”

Meanwhile, social media was flooded with videos of voters, politicians, and media persons showing how easy it is to wipe off the ‘indelible’ ink on their fingers after voting.

In a post on X, one user said that after casting her vote, the ink started coming off without using acetone, sanitizer, or even water.

“After I cast my vote, the voter mark can be seen. The mark started coming off without using acetone, sanitizer, or even water,” she said in a post on X.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Mumbai Working President Ruben Mascarenhas also shared a video on X showing a person easily removing ink marks using nail polish remover, and stated that the party has lodged a complaint with the State Election Commission (SEC).

Another user said that the indelible ink being easily wiped off raises questions about accountability and transparency in the management of the BMC Election 2026.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a clarification, stating that once a voter casts their vote, a record of it is maintained. Therefore, simply removing the ink mark will not allow a voter to vote again.

State Election Commission said in a statement, “Attempting to erase the ink applied on a voter’s finger and thereby trying to create confusion among voters is a malpractice. If it is found that a person has erased the ink from their finger and has come to vote again, appropriate legal action will be taken against them, the State Election Commission has clarified. Even if someone attempts to commit malpractice by erasing the ink on the finger, the concerned voter cannot vote again. Necessary safeguards in this regard have already been put in place. Once a voter has cast their vote, a record of it is maintained. Therefore, merely erasing the ink does not enable a voter who has committed such malpractice to vote again. Instructions to remain vigilant in this matter have once again been issued to all concerned authorities.”