Maharashtra Civic Polls Spark Debate Over Indelible Ink Quality and Election Integrity

During Maharashtra's civic polls, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of 'gaslighting' citizens amid allegations that the indelible ink used to mark voters could be easily erased, potentially enabling vote fraud. The State Election Commission ordered a probe into the ink quality and related videos, deciding to revert to traditional ink for upcoming elections. The BJP and allied parties dismissed these claims as politically motivated attempts to discredit the electoral process, highlighting their lead in the polls. Shiv Sena leaders also rejected the allegations, calling them baseless.