In the run-up to the BMC elections, the civic body on Tuesday sought suggestions and objections from citizens and political parties to its ward restructuring exercise. Following the state cabinet’s decision, the number of wards in the city has been increased to 236 from 227. Political parties, however, have raised questions over the tinkering of ward boundaries. Many have formed committees to study the changes on the ground.

After the state decided to raise the number of wards in the city citing population growth, the BMC had submitted a draft of the revised ward plan to the Election Commission. The commission recently asked the civic chief to publish the draft, which has been uploaded on the BMC’s website. “Citizens can access it in the ward offices also,” said a BMC official, adding that feedback can be given till February 14.