Maharashtra council polls: Sena UBT demands extension in voting time citing heavy rains

Shiv Sena (UBT) requested an extra hour for council polls due to Mumbai rains. Biennial elections for 11 seats involve 12 candidates. Anil Desai initiated the request. Ajit Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis led MLAs voting. Eknath Shinde stressed valid voting. MLCs' term ends July 27. Candidates require 23 first-preference votes. Maha Vikas Aghadi, cross-voting concerns, and independent MLAs are involved.