KDMC records 40.07 pc voter turnout; Bhiwandi, Vasai-Virar see afternoon surge

Polling for Maharashtra local body elections including in Mumbai KalyanDombivli VasaiVirar and Bhiwandi continued on ThursdayKalyanDombivli Municipal Corporation KDMC election on Thursday continued smoothly officials said adding that 4007 per cent voter turnout was reported till 330 pmBy 330 pm participation ranged from 38 per cent in Bhiwandi to 4569 per cent in VasaiVirarVoting began at 730 am in both cities amid tight security arrangementsIn the early hours KalyanDombivli recorded 2948 per cent turnout according to officials Authorities said polling was peaceful and urged citizens to vote in the remaining hoursBy 330 pm voter turnout improved noticeablyKalyanDombivli also saw an increase with 4007 per cent of voters casting their ballots by 330 pm Election officials highlighted that polling remained smooth in both civic bodies and encouraged residents who had not yet voted to participateFollow Maharashtra local body elections LIVE updates hereKalyanDombivli authorities also urged eligible voters to make the most of the remaining polling hours to strengthen the democratic processTurnout crosses 45 pc in VasaiVirar Municipal pollsAccording to officials 4569 per cent of eligible voters had cast their ballots by 330 pmNearly 38 pc voters cast ballots in BhiwandiOfficials reported that 3821 per cent of eligible voters had cast their ballots between 730 am and 330 pmThey urged citizens who had not yet voted to take part in the remaining hours to ensure a strong democratic participation44 pc voter turnout in ThaneMeanwhile poll officials reported a voter turnout of 44 per cent in Thane till 330 pm The voting was conducted smoothly across the city with all election protocols in place they saidVoter turnout in Ulhasnagar 3488 per centVoting for the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation polls began at 730 am and by 330 pm the officials reported a voter turnout of 3488 per centMumbai records 4108 per cent votingIn Mumbai overall participation crossed 41 per cent with Ward No 114 in the eastern suburbs reporting the highest turnout at 4108 per centIn contrast Ward No 227 in South Mumbai recorded the lowest turnout at 1124 per centPolling for 29 municipal corporations including highstake BMC kicked off early on ThursdayPimpriChinchwad records 405 per cent at 330 pm as first half sees poor responsePolling for the Pune Municipal Corporation PMC and PimpriChinchwad Municipal Corporation PCMC elections began peacefully at 730 am on Thursday January 15 2026 However the first half of the day witnessed a weak voter response with many citizens staying away from polling booths during the morning hoursAccording to election officials several residents chose to travel during the holiday which affected voter participation Heavy traffic congestion was reported in areas such as Somatane Phata Bhosari and parts of Pune making it difficult for some voters to reach polling centresBy 1130 am PCMC recorded a voter turnout of 163 per cent while PMC reported 1492 per cent votingFollow BMC Election updates LIVE hereTurnout improves after afternoonVoter participation improved as the day progressed particularly after 3 pm Long queues were seen outside several polling booths in PimpriChinchwad during the afternoon hoursBy 330 pm PCMC had registered a turnout of 405 per cent