Maharashtra CM Fadnavis casts his vote in Nagpur alongside his wife and mother during the civic body elections, underscoring the importance of democratic participation. (PICS/ Special Arrangement)
Updated On: 2026-01-15 01:25 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Meanwhile, voting across Mumbai’s 227 wards has also kicked off, with many prominent figures casting their votes on Thursday
In the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which has an annual budget exceeding Rs 74,400 crore, around 1,700 candidates are contesting 227 seats
The elections are being held after a nine-year gap, following a four-year delay. More than 25,000 police personnel have been deployed across the city of Mumbai to ensure smooth conduct of the polls
This includes 55,16,707 male voters, 48,26,509 female voters, and 1,099 voters in the ‘other’ category
