With the municipal corporation elections round the corner, several aspirants have begun using private vehicles for campaigning, prominently displaying large stickers on car windscreens and rear glass panels — often covering the glass entirely. In some cases, stickers have also been spotted on the front windscreen, raising concerns over safety and election norms.

In Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, these vehicles have been frequently spotted plying on busy roads. According to officials from the Regional Transport Office (RTO), permissions have been granted to only 63 vehicles so far. Whereas, six vehicles have been booked so far for campaigning without permission.