Electors must produce any one valid photo identity document, including an Aadhaar card, MNREGA job card, passport, PAN card, driving licence, pension document with photograph, or a passbook with photo in case they don't have a voting ID
Election authorities have issued a list of restrictions to be followed on polling day. Representational pic
Voters heading to polling stations for BMC Election 2026 must carry their voter ID card along with the voter information slip issued by the civic body. Those who do not have the voter slip can obtain one at the polling station on polling day.
Electors may also produce any one valid photo identity document, including an Aadhaar card, MNREGA job card, passport, PAN card, driving licence, pension document with photograph, or a passbook with photo. Other acceptable IDs include service identity cards issued to state or central government employees, smart cards issued by the Registrar General of India under the National Population Register, health insurance smart cards issued by the Ministry of Labour, and official identity cards issued to MPs, MLAs or MLCs.
Polling stations have been equipped with basic facilities such as drinking water, ramps and wheelchairs to assist senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Voters requiring help have been advised to approach election officials on duty.
In case of emergencies, citizens can contact helpline numbers 1916, 112, or 100.
Meanwhile, election authorities have issued a list of restrictions to be followed on polling day. Mobile phones are not permitted inside polling stations and, if carried under unavoidable circumstances, must remain switched off. Voters are also prohibited from carrying flammable items or sharp objects, including lighters and pocket knives.
Authorities have urged citizens not to spread or believe rumours related to the election process. While candidates are allowed to greet voters door-to-door without distributing pamphlets, no election-related activity is permitted within 100 metres of polling stations, officials said.
BMC Election 2026: Mumbaikars, plan your travel today as traffic curbs come into effect
As Mumbai gears up for BMC Election 2026, residents can expect significant travel disruptions over the next few days owing to heavy police deployment and election-related activities.
With polling scheduled for Thursday, January 15, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials and Mumbai Police have intensified preparations, working round-the-clock from Wednesday morning. The curbs will remain in place until Friday night to ensure smooth and secure conduct of the elections.
Mumbai Police have issued temporary traffic diversions in Dadar West, Worli, and parts of the western suburbs.
In Dadar West, entry and parking will be restricted on Rao Bahadur SK Bole Marg, Ashok Vruksh Road, and Ranade Road from 8 am on Wednesday, January 14, to 11 pm on Friday, January 16. Only residents and essential vehicles will be allowed.
In Worli, Dr E Moses Road will have no entry and no parking from 5 am on Friday until midnight due to vote counting at the strong room in BMC's engineering hub. Alternate routes have been suggested for commuters.
GM Bhosale Marg, Worli, will also see restrictions for the distribution and collection of electronic voting machines (EVMs) from 12.01 am on Wednesday to Thursday midnight.
Western suburbs, including Santacruz, will experience similar curbs. Several polling booths near public roads will lead to temporary closures of NS Road No 06 and TPS Road No 03 on Thursday. The Relief Road in Santacruz will be fully closed for counting on Friday.
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