Dinesh Waghmare
Dinesh Waghmare is the State Election Commissioner of Maharashtra, known for his role in overseeing fair electoral processes in the state. His recent decision to bar the advance payment of funds under the Ladki Bahin scheme ahead of municipal elections has drawn significant attention, as it was seen as a measure to uphold the model code of conduct intended to prevent any undue influence on voters.
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Dinesh Waghmare rejected the allegations about the ink used in the elections, stating it has been used since 2011.
Maharashtra civic polls: Rahul Gandhi accuses EC of 'gaslighting citizens'; BJP takes 'khandani chor' jibe | India News
India· 2026-01-16
Dinesh Waghmare is the state election commissioner who addressed the media regarding voter turnout in the BMC elections.
BJP's maha moment? Exit polls predict Mahayuti sweep in BMC elections; Thackeray union likely to fall flat | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-15
State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said an inquiry has been ordered into complaints and clarified that claims about acetone or nail polish being able to remove the indelible ink are false.
Maharashtra civic polls: Erasing indelible ink won’t allow re-voting, says state election panel; SEC warns voters | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2026-01-15
Dinesh Waghmare is the state election commissioner who barred the advance payment for the Ladki Bahin scheme.
Maharashtra SEC stops election-eve 'special gift' from Fadnavis | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-12
