India, Oct. 30 -- Pimpri-Chinchwad's new municipal commissioner, Shravan Hardikar, on Tuesday launched a citywide crackdown on unauthorised banners and hoardings ahead of the civic elections. Officials have been told to act immediately and seek police support if needed.

The directions came during a meeting of nodal officers assigned to various election-related duties. Commissioner Hardikar chaired the meeting virtually, while deputy commissioner Sachin Pawar from the Election Department gave a detailed overview of election preparations.

Additional municipal commissioners Pradeep Jambhale Patil, Vijaykumar Khorate, Trupti Sandbhor, city engineer Makarand Nikam, chief engineer Pramod Ombhase, deputy commissioner Manoj Lonkar, chief accoun...