Updated On: 14 January, 2026 01:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Raj Thackeray sked why the new "tradition" was introduced just before the civic polls and why the rule was not there during the Lok Sabha and assembly elections

Raj Thackeray. Pic/PTI
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday slammed the State Election Commission (SEC) for allowing door-to-door canvassing after the official civic poll campaign ended, claiming it was helping the ruling Mahayuti win the Maharashtra civic elections 2026, reported news agency PTI.
Talking to reporters, Thackeray said the SEC was changing rules on the eve of the polls, scheduled on Thursday.