Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: BMC Removes 7,389 Unauthorised Banners And Posters In Past 48 Hours After Model Code Of Conduct Implementation

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: BMC Removes 7,389 Unauthorised Banners And Posters In Past 48 Hours After Model Code Of Conduct Implementation

The BMC has pulled down 7,389 banners, posters, and flags displayed throughout the city in the last 48 hours. The action was taken immediately after the model code of conduct for the upcoming state assembly elections came into effect from Wednesday.

FPJ News ServiceUpdated: Friday, October 18, 2024, 01:16 AM IST
article-image
BMC removes over 7,000 unauthorised banners and posters across Mumbai following the implementation of the model code of conduct for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 | FPJ/ Representative Image

Mumbai: The BMC has pulled down 7,389 banners, posters, and flags displayed throughout the city in the last 48 hours. The action was taken immediately after the model code of conduct for the upcoming state assembly elections came into effect from Wednesday.

This code strictly prohibits unauthorised posters and banners, stipulating that any advertising materials can only be displayed with prior official permission. Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, who also serves as the district election officer, has issued a directive for immediate action against the unauthorised display of advertisement boards, banners, and posters that violate these regulations.

To ensure compliance, the BMC will deploy additional manpower throughout the city to continuously monitor and remove unauthorised promotional materials. By Thursday at 6 PM, the civic team from the license department had taken action, removing 4,115 religious banners, 2,006 boards, 555 posters, along with 356 political banners, 263 boards, 48 posters, and 196 commercial banners, 20 boards, 6 posters, and 679 flags.

The voters are encouraged to report any violations of the code of conduct using the Cvigil App, provided by the Election Commission of India. Complaints submitted through the app are resolved within 100 minutes. Additionally, voters can call the helpline number 1950 for further assistance.

RECENT STORIES

Juhu Bus Station Violence: FIR Against 10 Linked To Maratha Protest

Juhu Bus Station Violence: FIR Against 10 Linked To Maratha Protest

Maharashtra Extends MSRTC Land Lease To 98 Years, Opens Door For Private Investment

Maharashtra Extends MSRTC Land Lease To 98 Years, Opens Door For Private Investment

Maratha Quota Protest Ends In Victory: Supporters Celebrate With 'Patil, Patil' Slogans At Azad...

Maratha Quota Protest Ends In Victory: Supporters Celebrate With 'Patil, Patil' Slogans At Azad...

Manoj Jarange Ends Hunger Strike After Maharashtra Govt Accepts Six Of Eight Maratha Quota Demands

Manoj Jarange Ends Hunger Strike After Maharashtra Govt Accepts Six Of Eight Maratha Quota Demands

Shiv Sena (UBT) Threatens Stir Over Potholes, Dark Stretches On Sion–Panvel Highway

Shiv Sena (UBT) Threatens Stir Over Potholes, Dark Stretches On Sion–Panvel Highway