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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai residents flag banner menace despite BMC’s flex-free campaign

Updated On: 21 October, 2026 10:25 AM IST | Samuel Dsouza

Mumbai residents say political banners, posters and flex displays continue to clutter streets, obstruct footpaths and pose safety risks despite the BMC’s flex-free campaign. The civic body has removed 52,448 banners and flexes since January and is considering QR codes to verify authorised displays. (Written by Aditi Alurkar)

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Political banners and displays at Kala Nagar in Bandra East, where residents say such installations often obstruct footpaths and remain long after events are over. Pic/Shadab Khan
Political banners and displays at Kala Nagar in Bandra East, where residents say such installations often obstruct footpaths and remain long after events are over. Pic/Shadab Khan
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With political rallies and festive celebrations adding to Mumbai’s cluttered streetscape, residents say banners, posters, and party flags continue to spring up across the city despite the BMC’s ‘Flex Free Campaign’. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi
With political rallies and festive celebrations adding to Mumbai’s cluttered streetscape, residents say banners, posters, and party flags continue to spring up across the city despite the BMC’s ‘Flex Free Campaign’. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi
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The BMC says it has removed more than 52,000 banners and flexes since January. However, residents argue that new displays appear faster than civic teams can take them down, leaving the city caught in a recurring cycle of removal and reinstallation. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi
The BMC says it has removed more than 52,000 banners and flexes since January. However, residents argue that new displays appear faster than civic teams can take them down, leaving the city caught in a recurring cycle of removal and reinstallation. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi
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Residents in Bandra East say they have begun approaching political leaders directly to prevent banners from being put up in their neighbourhood. Pic/Shadab Khan
Residents in Bandra East say they have begun approaching political leaders directly to prevent banners from being put up in their neighbourhood. Pic/Shadab Khan
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Residents say the clutter is not limited to political events, with commercial promotions adding to the problem. Pic/By Special Arrangement
Residents say the clutter is not limited to political events, with commercial promotions adding to the problem. Pic/By Special Arrangement
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Political banners and displays linked to competing rallies have appeared around Dadar and Shivaji Park, residents said, adding that the area’s political significance and festive gatherings make it a recurring hotspot. Pic/Ashish Raje
Political banners and displays linked to competing rallies have appeared around Dadar and Shivaji Park, residents said, adding that the area’s political significance and festive gatherings make it a recurring hotspot. Pic/Ashish Raje
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The BMC said it has removed 52,448 banners and flexes since the beginning of the year. It also reported taking down 3,537 unauthorised advertisements during a special drive between October 8 and 16. Pic/By Special Arrangement
The BMC said it has removed 52,448 banners and flexes since the beginning of the year. It also reported taking down 3,537 unauthorised advertisements during a special drive between October 8 and 16. Pic/By Special Arrangement
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The civic body said four FIRs had been registered in connection with the crackdown. It had also written to the police seeking further legal action in 333 other cases. Pic/By Special Arrangement
The civic body said four FIRs had been registered in connection with the crackdown. It had also written to the police seeking further legal action in 333 other cases. Pic/By Special Arrangement
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Political banners add to the visual clutter in Kalbadevi, despite the BMC’s ongoing ‘Flex Free Campaign’. Pic/Ashish Raje
Political banners add to the visual clutter in Kalbadevi, despite the BMC’s ongoing ‘Flex Free Campaign’. Pic/Ashish Raje

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