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Ink removal will not enable repeat voting in Maharashtra polls
Maharashtra election officials said removing indelible ink will not permit re-voting, citing multiple safeguards to protect electoral integrity in upcoming civic polls.
State election authorities in Maharashtra clarified that removing indelible ink from a voter’s finger does not allow repeat voting in civic elections. The State Election Commission said multiple safeguards are in place, including voter lists and booth level verification, to prevent re-voting. Officials warned voters against misinformation circulating online. The clarification aims to uphold voting integrity and deter attempts to undermine electoral safeguards ahead of civic polls.