In a humorous moment during a security check, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar offered chaklis to poll staff, amidst rising tensions over baggage inspections involving political leaders. The incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny in the electoral process amid protests from Uddhav Thackeray.

Earlier today, the bags of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was also checked by the poll officials at Palghar Police ground helipad as part of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

A video of the incident has been doing the rounds on social media. In the video, CM Shinde was seen engaging with the election officials as they checked the helicopter and scanned his belongings.

Mahayuti leaders, including Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, on Wednesday shared videos of their bags being checked by poll body officials in response to Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's criticism of the Election Commission.

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde seems to have been “downsized” by the Bharatiya Janata Party as its posters for the Assembly elections feature only a passport-sized photo of Shinde, although the party claims they are contesting the election under his leadership.

Eknath Shinde`s luggage was checked by ECI officials in Palghar as part of SOPs, sparking debate after similar checks on Uddhav Thackeray`s luggage.

Ajit Pawar's claim on the presence of industrialist Gautam Adani at a meeting of BJP and NCP leaders was accompanied by his remarks that his abrupt 2019 switch had Sharad Pawar's backing.

As the fight between the Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) intensifies, here's a look at the notable candidates fielded by both the blocs in this contest.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's bag checked by officials in Palghar amid row over Uddhav Thackeray accusations. This is a breaking news story. Details will be added soo