With the implementation of the code of conduct for the Maharashtra assembly elections, the work of removing political hoardings, banners and posters has intensified across Mumbai.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has removed 7,389 illegal banners, posters, flags and hoardings in the past 48 hours.
In a release issued on Thursday, October 17, the civic body said its licensing department initiated a special drive from October 15 in this regard after the Election Commission of India announced the poll schedule for the state.
A total of 942 posters, 817 boards, 596 hoardings, 3,703 banners and 1,331 flags across Mumbai have been removed during this drive, the release informed.
BMC commissioner-cum-administrator Bhushan Gagrani, who is also district election officer for Mumbai city and suburban districts, has directed officials to strictly enforce the model code of conduct and has urged political parties to obtain permissions for displaying banners and hoardings only in designated areas, it added.
The Maharashtra assembly polls have been scheduled for November 20 and the results of the same will be declared on November 23.
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