The Saamana editorial sharply criticised the State Election Commission (SEC) for its perceived "inaction", describing the body as being in a state of "slumber" while instances of kidnapping, terror, and open money distribution took place across the state

The decision to postpone some of the elections triggered by someone`s petition in court and sub-judice matters was unfair to other candidates, Fadnavis told reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar before leaving for his poll campaign rally in Paithan