<h2>Dos and Don&rsquo;ts for voters&nbsp;</h2>
No <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-police-recovers-80-missing-mobile-phones-return-them-to-their-owners-23322942" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">mobile phones</a>: Mobile phones are strictly prohibited within polling stations.&nbsp;
Report malpractices: Use the cVIGIL app to lodge complaints about code violations. &nbsp;
Check VVPAT slips: Verify your vote on the VVPAT slip after pressing the button on the EVM.&nbsp;
Locate your polling station: Visit [https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in/pollingstation](https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in/pollingstation), enter your EPIC number and Captcha, and click &ldquo;Search.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Search your voter details: Use the Voter Helpline App under &ldquo;Find your name in electoral roll&rdquo; to locate polling station details. &nbsp;
Avoid the heat: To beat high afternoon temperatures, vote in the morning.&nbsp;
Stay prepared: Carry caps and goggles; water bottles are available at polling stations.&nbsp;
No photography/videography: Capturing images or videos inside polling centres is strictly prohibited.&nbsp;
Comfortable waiting: Waiting areas with fans are arranged, and voters will be given tokens.&nbsp;
Priority voting: Senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/article/depression-during-pregnancy-linked-to-specific-brain-activity-finds-study-23398193" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">pregnant women </a>will receive priority. &nbsp;
<img title="Home voting being carried out in the Mahim constituency on November 11. Pic/Ashish Raje" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2024/nov/idiot-vpt-b_e.jpg" alt="Home voting being carried out in the Mahim constituency on November 11. Pic/Ashish Raje" width="1280" height="720" />Home voting being carried out in the Mahim constituency on November 11. Pic/Ashish Raje
<h2>Key statistics for 2024 Elections&nbsp;</h2>
Total voters 1,02,29,706 &nbsp; Male 54,67,361 Female 47,61,263 Third gender 1,082 Disabled voters 23,927 Voters above 85 years 1,46,851&nbsp; Service voters: 1,475 Overseas voters 2,288&nbsp;
Polling centres 2,085&nbsp; (76 critical; 38 managed by women, 8 by disabled staff)&nbsp;
<img title="Voting percentage in previous Assembly elections" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2024/nov/idiot-vpt-d_e.jpg" alt="Voting percentage in previous Assembly elections" width="400" height="355" />
<img title="Assembly election result in Maharashtra" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2024/nov/idiot-vpt-e_e.jpg" alt="Assembly election result in Maharashtra" width="400" height="639" />
<h2>12 accepted identity proofs for voting&nbsp;</h2>
1. Voter ID card&nbsp; 2. Passport&nbsp; 3. Driving licence&nbsp; 4. Service ID card (government/public sector)&nbsp; 5. Passbook with photograph (bank/post office)&nbsp; 6. PAN card&nbsp; 7. NPR smart card&nbsp; 8. MGNREGA ID card&nbsp; 9. Labour health insurance smart card&nbsp; 10. Pension document&nbsp; 11. Disability ID card&nbsp; 12. Aadhaar card&nbsp;
Candidates 420
6,272 Home voting (above 85 years)
<h2>Partywise vote share across the state&nbsp;</h2>
BJP 1,41,99,375
Shiv Sena 90,49,789
NCP&nbsp; 92, 16,919
Congress 87,52,199&nbsp;
<img title="Assembly election result in Maharashtra" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2024/nov/idiot-vpt-f_e.jpg" alt="Assembly election result in Maharashtra" width="400" height="784" />
<h2>Minimum assured facilities at booths&nbsp;</h2>
l Drinking water, toilets, waiting areas, seating arrangements.&nbsp; l Ramps, wheelchairs, and volunteers for disabled voters.&nbsp; l Shelters, fans, medical kits, and proper lighting.&nbsp; l Free transportation for persons with disabilities&nbsp; l 70 vehicles in Mumbai City District (671 locations).&nbsp; l 927 vehicles in Mumbai Suburban District (613 locations).&nbsp;
<img title="A man posing for a picture after voting during the LS poll. File pic" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2024/nov/idiot-vpt-c_e.jpg" alt="A man posing for a picture after voting during the LS poll. File pic" width="1280" height="720" />A man posing for a picture after voting during the LS poll. File pic
<h2>Prohibited Items &amp; Actions at Polling Stations &nbsp;</h2>
Mobile phones or similar devices within 100 metres of polling stations. Weapons as per Section 13(4) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
<h2>Seized during election period&nbsp;</h2>
Cash: Rs 45.6 cr. Liquor: 42,185 litres (R1.23cr.) Drugs: 224.43 kg (R48.96cr.)&nbsp; Precious metals: Rs 245.64cr. Freebies: Rs 5.82 cr.
Ensure your voice is heard&mdash;vote responsibly!&nbsp;
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