The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election witnessed a turnout of 41 per cent till 3.30 pm on Thursday. According to State Election Commission (SEC) officials, the final numbers, recorded by 5.30 pm, when voting ended, were unlikely to be released before press time.

Earlier, provisional voting percentages were shared at the end of polling day, with revised and accurate figures released by the election department the following day. However, without a clear explanation for these revisions, many began questioning the changes and making baseless allegations. “To avoid this confusion, it has been decided to release the voting percentage only once the final tally is completed,” said an SEC official, speaking on condition of anonymity.