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Maharashtra civic polls: Campaigning concludes across 29 municipal corporations

Maharashtra civic polls: Campaigning concludes across 29 municipal corporations

In Mumbai, 1,700 candidates are contesting for 227 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) wards. As per the Maharashtra State Election Commission guidelines, polling will take place from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm on January 15, and the results will be announced the next day

13 January,2026 07:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS form ‘squads’ to act against dual voters on polling day

Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS form ‘squads’ to act against dual voters on polling day

Asked about the legal implications of physically assaulting individuals branded as dual voters, the Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha lawmaker argued that such action does not amount to a law-and-order problem

13 January,2026 05:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC Election 2026 | Your vote counts: A guide for first-time voters

BMC Election 2026 | Your vote counts: A guide for first-time voters

First-time voters, this is your moment! Know your booth, carry your ID, and vote responsibly. Your participation decides Mumbai’s local services and leadership; every single vote truly counts

13 January,2026 03:56 PM IST | Mumbai
BMC Election 2026: What powers your corporator actually has and why it matters

BMC Election 2026: What powers your corporator actually has and why it matters

A municipal corporator is an elected representative responsible for local civic issues, overseeing services such as water, sanitation, and infrastructure, influencing daily life, and making ward-level decisions more directly than MLAs or MPs

13 January,2026 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai

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