Election Ink Fiasco: Jahnavi Killekar's Finger Ink Wipes Off, Sparks Bogus Voting Fears

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News18•15-01-2026, 17:12
Election Ink Fiasco: Jahnavi Killekar's Finger Ink Wipes Off, Sparks Bogus Voting Fears
- •Actress Jahnavi Killekar's election ink vanished after washing hands, raising concerns about the new marker pen ink.
- •Voters across Mumbai, Thane, Pune, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar report the new ink easily washes off with water or a handkerchief.
- •The opposition criticizes the issue, questioning how repeat voting can be prevented if ink is not permanent.
- •Traditionally, election ink lasts for a month, but the new marker ink used by the Election Commission is proving ineffective.
- •The incident has fueled fears of bogus voting and compromised election transparency, with some polling stations reordering old ink bottles.
Why It Matters: New election ink easily washes off, raising serious concerns about bogus voting and election integrity.
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