Arrested gangster Bandu Andekar and two relatives attempted to file nomination papers for the PMC polls but were unsuccessful due to missing documents. Despite court permission and police escort, they couldn’t complete the process, causing disruptions for other candidates.

A tandem paragliding pilot died in a crash shortly after takeoff at Bir Billing, marking the third fatality this year. The incident has raised concerns about safety standards and pilot working conditions. An inquiry is underway, with authorities emphasizing strict adherence to SOPs and passenger screening.

The decision was prompted by a series of protests and internal assessments flagging risks to the CEO and other senior election officials.