India, Jan. 15 -- As voting for the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections continues in Mumbai on Thursday, several claims surfaced on social media, including from opposition leaders, alleging that the 'indelible' ink used to mark voters' fingers could be wiped off using acetone.

The BMC dismissed the claims, saying the reports of ink being wiped off during the voting were incorrect. The fingers of voters are inked as a proof that they have cast their votes.

Acetone is a colourless, volatile and flammable organic solvent widely used in nail polish removers, paint thinners, and cleaning agents due to its ability to dissolve many substances.

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