India, Sept. 1 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has received 380 objections and suggestions on its draft ward structure for the upcoming civic elections. However, none of the prominent opposition parties, which had sharply criticised the plan last week, have filed formal objections so far.

The objections have been submitted at 15 regional PMC offices and at the election office in Savarkar Bhavan. Citizens can continue filing objections until 3 pm on September 4.

The draft ward structure was announced on August 22, following directions from the State Election Commission. Since then, the administration has been inviting objections and suggestions. Deputy commissioner of elections Prasad Katkar said 380 submissions have been receive...