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IN PHOTOS: Poll officials prepare for BMC Elections 2026 in January

Updated On: 27 December, 2025 08:34 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The poll officials in Mumbai have began preparations for polling in the BMC Elections 2026 scheduled in January 2026. Pics/Shadab Khan

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As part of preparations for elections, the BMC Election Cell on Thursday began the mock poll process at the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) godown in Vikhroli. Pics/Shadab Khan
As part of preparations for elections, the BMC Election Cell on Thursday began the mock poll process at the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) godown in Vikhroli. Pics/Shadab Khan
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The exercise was conducted in the presence of representatives from various political parties, officials said

The exercise was conducted in the presence of representatives from various political parties, officials said

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Officials said that the first-level checking (FLC) of EVMs was completed on December 26 at the same location

Officials said that the first-level checking (FLC) of EVMs was completed on December 26 at the same location

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After the completion of the process, mock polls were conducted on the machines in line with guidelines issued by the State Election Commission

After the completion of the process, mock polls were conducted on the machines in line with guidelines issued by the State Election Commission

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During the exercise, election officials explained the functioning of EVMs in detail

During the exercise, election officials explained the functioning of EVMs in detail

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It included functional testing, the mock poll procedure, methods to identify faulty machines, and steps for their replacement, officials said, adding they also outlined storage and security arrangements for EVMs in strong rooms

It included functional testing, the mock poll procedure, methods to identify faulty machines, and steps for their replacement, officials said, adding they also outlined storage and security arrangements for EVMs in strong rooms

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