India, Dec. 17 -- The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Tuesday removed as many as 4,819 unauthorised political flexes, banners and other displays across the city as part of its drive to enforce the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) which came into force on Monday, following the announcement of municipal elections.

The state election commissioner on December 15 announced the PCMC elections. A day later on December 16, a citywide drive was carried out by the sky signs and licensing department; covering major junctions, arterial roads, public spaces and areas around government buildings. The PCMC said that the drive was conducted in line with directions issued by the state election commission to maintain a level playing field for ...