Amid tight security, poll officials distributed electronic voting machines (EVMs) at Dr Antonio D’Silva School in Dadar on Wednesday. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
Officials were instructed to ensure that all necessary facilities are in place for voters on polling day
With just a few hours to go for polling, BMC officials began preparations early on Wednesday morning
The police and state election commission’s curbs will remain in place until Friday night to facilitate transparent voting and counting
Mock polling will be conducted on Thursday morning between 5.30 am and 7.30 am, followed by voting later in the day. Vote counting will take place on Friday
Apart from Mumbai, 28 other civic bodies across Maharashtra will go for polls on Thursday
The vote counting will be held on Friday, January 16
Election officials will be available on-site to assist voters who require help. In case of emergencies, citizens can contact helpline numbers 1916, 112, or 100
Special arrangements have been made at polling stations to ensure accessibility, with facilities such as drinking water, ramps and wheelchairs in place for senior citizens and persons with disabilities
Carboard EVM covers being set up for safe and secure voting ensuring complete privacy for voters
Voters will have to carry their voter ID card along with the voter information slip issued by the civic body along with a photo ID
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