Maharashtra Civic Polls: Media Blackout Begins Jan 13, MSEC Bans All Ads

• Maharashtra State Election Commission (MSEC) announced a media blackout for the upcoming January 15, 2026 civic body elections.
• All poll-related advertisements across electronic, print, and digital media are banned after the campaign ends on January 13, 2026, at 5:30 pm.
• The 48-hour silence period before polling mandates no election ads, as clarified by State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare.
• Polling for 29 civic bodies is on January 15, with votes counted on January 16; strict adherence to rules ensures fair elections.
• Commission Secretary Suresh Kakani detailed nomination rules, including candidate voter list requirements and limits on filing papers.

Why It Matters: MSEC enforces strict media blackout and nomination rules for fair January 15 civic polls.