The 'pink booths' aimed to encourage greater participation of women in the democratic process

Mount Mary High School in Bandra West recorded a strong turnout at the pink booth, with 1,237 women casting their votes

KCA St Francis International School in Govandi also saw strong participation, with 1,160 women casting their votes at the women-focused pink booth

The polling arrangements at pink booths were running smoothly, with staff assisting women and senior citizens, ensuring safe and orderly voting on Thursday

The civic elections in Maharashtra, held across 29 municipal corporations including Mumbai, and Thane, are seen as a key exercise for local governance and urban development.

At Achievers College of Commerce and Management in Kalyan West, voting was managed entirely by women. Pic/Special Arrangement by Aishwarya Iyer

The all-women team was seen managing the polling process at the college on Thursday. Pic/Special Arrangement by Aishwarya Iyer