BMC Polls 2026: The counting of votes will take place on January 16.
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News1815-01-2026, 07:51

BMC Elections 2026: Polling Underway in Mumbai; Akshay Kumar Among Early Voters

  • Polling for the BMC Elections 2026 is currently underway in Mumbai after a nine-year gap.
  • Voters are electing representatives for 227 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) wards.
  • Over 1,700 candidates are contesting for the 227 seats, with results expected on January 16.
  • Polling began at 7:30 am and will conclude at 5:30 pm; a public holiday has been declared to boost turnout.
  • Approximately 25,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure smooth and secure elections.

Why It Matters: Mumbai is voting in the BMC Elections 2026, with high security and celebrity participation.

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