India, Jan. 9 -- The Thane Municipal Corporation has sent a fact-finding report to the State Election Commission (SEC) following complaints that returning officers allegedly colluded with Shiv Sena leaders to ensure that at least six party candidates were elected unopposed, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leaders said on Friday.

The report was prepared by Thane municipal commissioner Saurabh Rao, who is also the corporation's chief election officer. The TMC conducted an inquiry after MNS leaders alleged that returning officers Vrushali Patil and Satvashila Shinde acted at the behest of Shiv Sena leaders and rejected the nomination forms of all candidates except those of the ruling alliance in six wards.

With the submission of the repor...