BMC Elections: Mumbai, Maharashtra Vote; Akshay Kumar Urges Citizens to Cast Ballots

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Moneycontrol•15-01-2026, 09:19
BMC Elections: Mumbai, Maharashtra Vote; Akshay Kumar Urges Citizens to Cast Ballots
- •Voting is underway in 29 municipal bodies across Maharashtra, including the crucial Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
- •The BMC elections are highly significant due to Mumbai's status as India's financial capital and the corporation's large budget, impacting state politics.
- •After a four-year wait, 1.03 crore Mumbaikars will elect corporators for 227 BMC seats, with 1700 candidates in the fray.
- •Actor Akshay Kumar cast his vote at Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan polling station and urged Mumbaikars to exercise their franchise, emphasizing their control over the city.
- •The results for all 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, are scheduled to be announced on January 16.
Why It Matters: Mumbai and Maharashtra are voting in key municipal elections, with high stakes and celebrity participation.
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