Mumbai's municipal corporation elections saw largely peaceful voting with over 28,000 police deployed. Minor verbal clashes occurred at some booths, but officials confirm overall calm.
Maharashtra municipal corporation elections 2026 witnessed largely peaceful voting across Mumbai with minor clashes reported at some polling booths. Police deployed over 28,000 personnel to ensure security.
Mumbai witnessed largely peaceful municipal corporation elections with over 28,000 police personnel deployed. Minor verbal altercations occurred at some polling booths between party workers.
Mumbai's municipal corporation elections saw largely peaceful voting on Thursday, with police deploying over 28,000 personnel. Minor verbal clashes occurred at some booths.
Mumbai's municipal corporation elections saw largely peaceful voting with minor clashes between party workers. Over 28,000 police personnel ensured security across polling stations.
City police confiscated over 200 mobile phones used inside polling booths during elections. Booth level officers reported violations of strict phone ban rules.
Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections recorded 58% voter turnout, lower than 2017. EVM malfunctions and booth location problems caused delays, but officials ensured smooth voting process.
Actor Saumya Tandon encountered confusion while trying to vote in Maharashtra's municipal elections. Her name was missing from voter lists at multiple booths.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation establishes pink booths managed exclusively by women and model booths with improved facilities across all 10 zones for Thursday's civic elections.
Authorities have identified 91 sensitive polling booths in Sangli Miraj Kupwad Municipal Corporation, installing CCTV cameras for extra vigilance. Voting covers 78 seats with 2,900 staff.
BJP's West Bengal president Samik Bhattacharyya files PIL in Calcutta High Court, seeking central forces' security at 42,000 booths, citing past poll violence incidents.
Odisha increases polling booths from 36,000 to 43,000 to keep voter count under 1,200 per booth ahead of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Mumbai sets up 705 polling stations in housing societies for BMC elections to boost voter turnout. SEC caps voters at 800 per booth to ensure convenience and integrity. Read more.
Kolkata residents in 69 high-rises debate Election Commission's polling booth plan. While convenient for elderly, many fear vote secrecy breach and political targeting. Details inside.
Residents of Chariyamthuruth island in Kochi appeal for a local polling booth ahead of assembly elections, highlighting a 7km journey and poor transport. Will authorities act?
Coimbatore begins a two-day mock polling exercise to test EVMs and VVPATs ahead of elections. The process is being monitored by district officials and political party representatives. Read more.
West Bengal CEO forwards list of 69 high-rises for polling stations. 10 in Kolkata, 47 in KMA. EC uses constitutional power to requisition properties after consent withdrawals.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation has initiated the commissioning of EVMs across all 3,004 polling booths. Officials confirm a 10% buffer stock and complex ward-level configurations for the upcoming civic elections.
Maharashtra civic bodies to set up polling booths inside housing societies for upcoming elections. Pune leads with 258 booths, Mumbai with 850. Initiative aims to tackle urban voter apathy.
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
Ghaziabad traffic police to get relief from extreme weather with 20 new solar-powered smart booths. First phase starts on NH-9. Read about the features and benefits.
Draft electoral rolls for Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad show major deletions after intensive revision. Check your name now during the claims period.
Election officials for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls face biting 8°C cold and uncertain washroom, rest facilities. Women staff raise hygiene concerns. Read more.
Noida and Ghaziabad undergo major electoral restructuring, adding 256 new polling booths. Draft rolls published Jan 6 may delete over 12 lakh ASD voters. Check your booth now!
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see 511 sensitive polling booths, over three times the 2017 count. Officials cite preventive preparedness with web-casting and extra police. Key zones identified.
Women election personnel in Nagpur raise alarm over unusable washrooms in schools doubling as polling stations, impacting basic sanitation and menstrual hygiene during long duty hours.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election arrangements face backlash as teachers report duplicate appointments and illogical orders. Demands for action grow. Read the full story.
Election Commission plans polling booths in 70-80 Kolkata housing societies to boost turnout. Consent may not be required, using constitutional powers. Details inside.
Kalaburagi district releases final voter list for North East Teachers Constituency with 8,936 registered voters. Deputy Commissioner B Fauzia Tarannum details the registration process and polling booth setup. Eligible teachers urged to register.
Ahead of Mumbai's long-awaited civic elections, BMC forms special teams to monitor candidates' spending, with a limit of Rs 15 lakh per ward. Read about the new polling stations and unopposed contests.