Maharashtra Municipal Elections 2026 Face Voting Delays Amid EVM Malfunctions and Cash Bag Discovery

Voting in Maharashtra's 2026 municipal corporation elections faced multiple disruptions due to Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) malfunctions across cities including Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Dhule, Amravati, and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Issues ranged from unresponsive buttons and delayed starts to machines shutting down, causing delays and voter frustration. Allegations of technical faults and time discrepancies on EVMs were raised by candidates and party leaders, prompting calls for investigations. Additionally, a cash-filled bag was found in Navi Mumbai, with police probing possible voter influence attempts. Authorities are working to resolve glitches and maintain smooth polling.