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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai civic chief addresses media on BMC Election 2026 preparations

Updated On: 12 January, 2026 06:55 PM IST | Divya Nair

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani addressed a press conference on Monday on the civic body’s poll preparations. The Mumbai civic body, along with 28 municipal corporations, will go to the polls on Thursday, January 15 (PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)

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Mumbai civic chief Bhushan Gagrani holds a press conference on BMC Election 2026 preparations on Monday. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI
Mumbai civic chief Bhushan Gagrani holds a press conference on BMC Election 2026 preparations on Monday. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI
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Gagrani informed that as part of the upgraded voting system for the upcoming BMC Election 2026, the civic body has received 140 PADU machines (printing auxiliary display units) for the first time. These machines will serve as a backup in case of any technical issues during the vote-counting process

Gagrani informed that as part of the upgraded voting system for the upcoming BMC Election 2026, the civic body has received 140 PADU machines (printing auxiliary display units) for the first time. These machines will serve as a backup in case of any technical issues during the vote-counting process

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Their introduction is intended to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted procedure in the event of technical errors. These units can print election results directly from the electronic voting machine (EVM) control unit

Their introduction is intended to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted procedure in the event of technical errors. These units can print election results directly from the electronic voting machine (EVM) control unit

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The civic body also urged Mumbaikars not to carry mobile phones to polling stations on the day of voting. It further said that in case anyone carries a mobile phone, the device must be kept in switch-off mode

The civic body also urged Mumbaikars not to carry mobile phones to polling stations on the day of voting. It further said that in case anyone carries a mobile phone, the device must be kept in switch-off mode

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BMC has set up 2,600 polling locations — 300 more than the 2,300 locations used during the 2024 Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha Election — across the city on the day of polling

BMC has set up 2,600 polling locations — 300 more than the 2,300 locations used during the 2024 Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha Election — across the city on the day of polling

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It said the decision has been taken to reduce congestion on roads and at polling locations. A total of 10,231 polling booths will be spread across these 2,600 locations.

It said the decision has been taken to reduce congestion on roads and at polling locations. A total of 10,231 polling booths will be spread across these 2,600 locations.

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