Mumbai Mayor Election Dates Finalized: Woman Mayor on Jan 30/31

• The reservation for Mayor posts in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra was announced, with Mumbai's Mayor post reserved for a woman from the general category.
• Elections for Mayor and Deputy Mayor in Mumbai Municipal Corporation are scheduled for January 30 or 31, with the Municipal Secretary making the final decision.
• Similar election dates apply to 28 other municipal corporations, though Divisional Commissioners will set specific times.
• Nomination papers for aspiring corporators will be submitted between January 27 and 28.
• This reservation is expected to strengthen women's leadership in local self-governing bodies, especially in major cities like Pune, Nagpur, and Nashik.

Why It Matters: Mumbai's next Mayor will be a woman, with elections set for January 30 or 31, boosting women's leadership.