Maharashtra civic polls: Microphones, large groups barred during door-to-door campaign

MUMBAI: (Jan 14) The Maharashtra State Election Commission has prohibited civic poll candidates from using microphones and moving in large groups during door-to-door canvassing, citing its decision to allow only limited personal outreach after the end of the public campaign.

Opposition parties have criticised the decision, alleging that it weakens restrictions imposed by the election authority itself and allows candidates to continue campaigning in person despite the formal end of public canvassing.

Elections to 29 municipal corporations in the state will be held on Thursday.