The authorities on Monday seized 19 washing machines allegedly distributed among the voters of Ganraj Colony, a residential neighbourhood located within Rahatani, Pimpri Chinchwad, ahead of the PCMC elections. 

The seizure took place following a complaint received by the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) Control Room. Polling for the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) elections is scheduled to be held on January 15. The action was carried out by the Flying Squad Team under the supervision of Electoral Officer Anil Pawar.