Updated On: 15 January, 2026 01:25 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis casts his vote in Nagpur alongside his wife and mother during the civic body elections, underscoring the importance of democratic participation. (PICS/ Special Arrangement)

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Meanwhile, voting across Mumbai’s 227 wards has also kicked off, with many prominent figures casting their votes on Thursday
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In the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which has an annual budget exceeding Rs 74,400 crore, around 1,700 candidates are contesting 227 seats

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The elections are being held after a nine-year gap, following a four-year delay. More than 25,000 police personnel have been deployed across the city of Mumbai to ensure smooth conduct of the polls
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A total of 1,03,44,315 citizens are eligible to vote in the BMC Election

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This includes 55,16,707 male voters, 48,26,509 female voters, and 1,099 voters in the ‘other’ category
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