As per the latest polling data shared by civic authorities, ward number 114 in the eastern suburbs recorded the highest voter turnout at 41.08 per cent, while the lowest turnout of 11.24 per cent was reported in ward number 227 in south Mumbai
Hema Malini faced angry voters after casting her vote in the BMC polls, as senior citizens complained of chaos and poor management at the polling booth. Some residents also alleged that the actress-politician received special treatment
15 January,2026 11:26 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentQuestioning the role of the State Election Commission, Thackeray asked why the Commission and its staff were drawing salaries if repeated complaints were not being addressed
15 January,2026 02:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarIn 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
15 January,2026 08:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the Sameer app, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city stands at 107, indicating moderate pollution levels. People with lung disorders, asthma, or heart conditions may experience some breathing discomfort
15 January,2026 10:20 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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