The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) administration and the election machinery are fully committed to conducting the 2025–26 BMC general elections in a free, fair, transparent and disciplined manner, Municipal Commissioner and District Election Officer Bhushan Gagrani said on Monday.

Addressing representatives of various political parties at a meeting held at the BMC headquarters, Gagrani said comprehensive preparations have been made to ensure the smooth conduct of the election process. He emphasised that political parties play a crucial role in strengthening democratic values and appealed to them to strictly adhere to the Model Code of Conduct prescribed by the state election commission.