Maharashtra State Election Commission probes viral videos of indelible ink removal

Exam-focused facts from the 18 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Maharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said viral videos showing people removing ink from their fingers after casting vote are under investigation.
The State Election Commission warned of action against attempts to spread a false narrative regarding the ink removal incident.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation rejected reports claiming that the ink marks on voters' fingers were being wiped off during the ongoing civic polls.
Marker ink from the Kores company has been in use since 2011 and the chemical composition of the ink is correct, as stated by Waghmare.