Candidates bribe voters with old notes for Maha elections
Maharashtra voters have claimed they are receiving demonetised notes as bribes from candidates contesting for the upcoming municipal council and nagar panchayat elections. While the total permissible expense is up to ₹3 lakh in these elections, votes are being bought for a minimum of ₹500, sources said. Reportedly, a total of 15,827 individuals are contesting for the elections on Sunday.