Electoral Drama in Maharashtra: Cash Seized in Ulhasnagar, Washing Machines in Pimpri-Chinchwad

• Election Commission's flying squad became active after campaigning ended for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra.
• In Ulhasnagar's Subhash Tekri, an independent candidate chased and stopped a rickshaw, seizing a bag of cash.
• Independent candidate Naresh Gaikwad alleged the cash was for BJP candidates; police detained the youth and seized the money.
• In Nalasopara East, cash was seized, with Bahujan Vikas Aghadi alleging BJP involvement, which BJP denied.
• 19 washing machines were seized in Pimpri-Chinchwad's Ganraj Colony, suspected to be electoral gifts.

Why It Matters: Election flying squads seized cash and washing machines in Maharashtra, raising concerns about electoral transparency.