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.