Social media echoed similar sentiments, with users criticising BMC’s inaction. Amitabh Arolkar expressed hope that the model code of conduct remains post-elections, decrying the eyesore of political banners ruining the city’s aesthetics. Another user lamented the city’s cleanliness efforts being tied to election cycles, instead of consistent action. While BMC has addressed banners, the structures supporting them remain on roads and footpaths. Residents fear a resurgence of banners once the code of conduct ends.

“BMC removed and covered banners in our locality, but 160 permanent iron structures holding illegal banners still dot Chandivli and Powai. To truly uphold the law, BMC must remove these structures,” said Mandeep Singh Makkar, founder of the Chandivli Citizens Welfare Association (CCWA). Makkar highlighted a political banner in Powai, insisting on its removal despite past complaints, speculating that S ward might cover it to showcase action. An officer from S Ward said, “We now focus on covering banners rather than determining their legality, as removing the iron structure is challenging.”

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