Officials and staff have been provided training in two phases, and the second phase saw some absentees. FILE PIC/SHADAB KHAN
Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026 on January 15, the civic body has announced a final opportunity for officials and staff to attend the second phase of election training. Those who missed the previous sessions have been asked to complete the training on Saturday.
Dr Ashwini Joshi, additional municipal commissioner (city), warned that officials or staff failing to attend the training or neglecting duties during the election process will face strict disciplinary action under election laws from Sunday.
According to the schedule released by the Maharashtra State Election Commission, polling will be held on January 15 from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm, with the counting of votes the next day under the supervision of 23 returning officers. A total of 1.34 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes at 10,231 polling centres across Mumbai, with 64,375 officials and staff appointed to manage the process.
Officials and staff have been provided training in two phases, and the second phase saw some absentees. The civic body has emphasised that attending the training is mandatory. Those yet to complete it must contact their respective Returning Officers immediately to ensure active participation in the election process.
Dr Joshi reiterated that any dereliction of duty or absence during the elections will be met with stringent disciplinary measures under the relevant provisions of election law.
