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Mumbai's 227 wards go to polls on Thursday, vote counting on Jan 16

Mumbai's 227 wards go to polls on Thursday, vote counting on Jan 16

According to an official statement, a total of 227 election wards fall under the BMC limits, for which 23 Election Returning Officers have been appointed. Separate strong rooms and counting centres have been finalised for each Returning Officer’s office

14 January,2026 11:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Raj Thackeray questions SEC move allowing door-to-door campaigning

Raj Thackeray questions SEC move allowing door-to-door campaigning

Ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls, the MNS chief accused the state election commission of changing rules to allow door-to-door canvassing after campaigning ended, alleging it favours the ruling Mahayuti. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut also levelled similar allegations earlier in the day

14 January,2026 09:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC polls: Civic body completes distribution of ballot boxes, polling materials

BMC polls: Civic body completes distribution of ballot boxes, polling materials

Voting will be held on Thursday, January 15, with the counting of votes scheduled for the next day. The civic administration and election machinery have completed all the arrangements to ensure that the polling process is conducted smoothly, transparently, and peacefully

14 January,2026 08:55 PM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra elections: Thane lists 11 vote counting centres, polling on Jan 15

Maharashtra elections: Thane lists 11 vote counting centres, polling on Jan 15

The civic administration has said that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure that the counting process is transparent, smooth and secure. Police security and CCTV surveillance have been put in place at all counting centres

14 January,2026 07:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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