{"id":"f-e550251d2f-63d4295f-10e6-533b-94f5-2ac348a345a1","title":"BMC removes over 2,100 illegal banners, posters of political parties from Mumbai roads","description":"BMC removed 2,103 illegal political banners in Mumbai after the model code of conduct began for civic polls. Elections for 29 municipal corporations are set for January 2026.","timestamp":1765960699,"category":"national_v_two","headline":"BMC removes over 2,100 illegal banners, posters of political parties from Mumbai roads","modifiedHeadline":"Mumbai removes 2100 illegal political banners","subCategories":["scid_2094d3d1"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"7b48871c-c993-4956-b43d-6f46f8e1b036","bundleTitle":"Today In India","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"387","fcSummary":"Following the implementation of the model code of conduct for the upcoming civic elections, the BMC removed over 2,100 illegal political banners, posters, and hoardings across Mumbai. The civic body's action aims to prevent code violations and ensure fair elections.","summary":"Mumbai's political landscape sees dramatic shift as BMC removes 2,103 illegal banners ahead of 2026 civic polls, sparking outrage.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/India_News/IN/en/cnbc-tv18/f-e550251d2f-63d4295f-10e6-533b-94f5-2ac348a345a1","sourceUrl":"https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/bmc-removes-over-2100-illegal-banners-posters-of-political-parties-from-mumbai-roads-ws-l-19793551.htm","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/e_kwlAtl1Yw0.webp","content":"A day after the model code of conduct came into effect for next month's civic elections, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) removed more than 2,100 illegal banners, posters and hoardings related to political parties in the metropolis.\n\n
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\n In a release, the BMC said it removed 2,103 illegal posters, banners, hoardings, kiosks, symbols, stickers, flags and boards of the political parties from the roads of Mumbai till 3 pm on Tuesday, December 16.\n
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\n The licence department of the civic body initiated action across Mumbai on a war footing.\n
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\n \"This action is being taken immediately to ensure that the code of conduct is not violated, and this will continue in the future as well,\" it said in a release.\n
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\n It also appealed to relevant political parties, office-bearers and activists to cooperate with the civic body in taking this action, and not to display any material that would violate the code of conduct in any form in the future.\n\n
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\n The Maharashtra State Election Commission on Monday, December 15, announced the election programme for 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, and with its model code of conduct came into effect. According to the schedule, polling will be held on January 15, 2026, and counting of votes will take place on January 16, 2026.","readDurationInMinutes":"2","author":{"name":"CNBC TV18","logo":"https://glance-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/bubble/jpeg/ecc3d19b-fc52-4a39-881c-5b0936ae723b.jpeg"},"ism":false,"analyticsResponses":[{"measurementId":"383191425","type":"COMSCORE"}],"pointerSummary":["BMC removed 2,103 illegal political banners/posters after election code began.","Action ensures conduct code compliance for Mumbai's upcoming civic elections.","Mumbai civic polls set for Jan 15, 2026; vote count on Jan 16, 2026."],"tags":["BMC","Mumbai","IllegalBanners","PoliticalParties","CivicPolls","ModelCodeOfConduct","BrihanmumbaiMunicipalCorporation","MunicipalCorporationElections","MaharashtraStateElectionCommission","Election2026","SanjayRaut","ShivSenaUBT","MNS"],"consent":true,"redirectionEnabled":false}

BMC removes over 2,100 illegal banners, posters of political parties from Mumbai roads

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