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IN PHOTOS: Shops packed with poll merchandise as Mumbai gears up for BMC Elections 2026

Updated On: 23 December, 2025 08:29 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Mumbai is witnessing a surge in election-related merchandise as the city prepares for the BMC Elections 2026. Pics/Ashish Raje

Shops in parts of the city are stocking flags, caps, posters, badges, and other promotional materials ahead of the polls. Pics/Ashish Raje

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Shops in parts of the city are stocking flags, caps, posters, badges, and other promotional materials ahead of the polls. Pics/Ashish Raje
Political parties and supporters are actively purchasing items to campaign for the upcoming elections

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Political parties and supporters are actively purchasing items to campaign for the upcoming elections

The BMC elections, scheduled for January 2026, will see voters deciding representatives for 227 municipal wards

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The BMC elections, scheduled for January 2026, will see voters deciding representatives for 227 municipal wards

The growing availability of poll merchandise reflects the city’s election fever and rising political activity

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The growing availability of poll merchandise reflects the city’s election fever and rising political activity

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has began gearing up for the upcoming municipal elections

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Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has began gearing up for the upcoming municipal elections

Polling will be held in January for 2,869 seats of corporators across 29 civic bodies, including Mumbai

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Polling will be held in January for 2,869 seats of corporators across 29 civic bodies, including Mumbai

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