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IN PHOTOS: Poll officials in Mumbai gear up for BMC Election 2026

Updated On: 14 January, 2026 08:41 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

A day before the high-stake BMC Election 2026, poll officials in Mumbai were on Wednesday seen gearing up for voting scheduled on January 15. Pics/X (@mybmc)

A day before the high-stake BMC Election 2026, poll officials in Mumbai were on Wednesday seen gearing up for voting scheduled on January 15. Pics/X (@mybmc)

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A day before the high-stake BMC Election 2026, poll officials in Mumbai were on Wednesday seen gearing up for voting scheduled on January 15. Pics/X (@mybmc)
<p>The administration and election authorities have ensured that the voting process will be smooth, transparent, and peaceful, officials said</p>

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The administration and election authorities have ensured that the voting process will be smooth, transparent, and peaceful, officials said

<p>BMC`s Additional Municipal Commissioner (City), Dr Ashwini Joshi, personally inspected the election material distribution at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex in Andheri (West)</p>

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BMC`s Additional Municipal Commissioner (City), Dr Ashwini Joshi, personally inspected the election material distribution at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex in Andheri (West)

<p>She reviewed the process in detail and ensured that all distribution was conducted on time, in an organised manner, and without errors</p>

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She reviewed the process in detail and ensured that all distribution was conducted on time, in an organised manner, and without errors

<p>The counting of votes is scheduled for Friday, January 16, and will be conducted at 23 designated locations across Mumbai, each under the supervision of an appointed Returning Officer</p>

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The counting of votes is scheduled for Friday, January 16, and will be conducted at 23 designated locations across Mumbai, each under the supervision of an appointed Returning Officer

<p>The BMC on Wednesday stated that all counting centres will have strong rooms, CCTV surveillance and adequate police security to ensure a transparent and secure process. Only authorised representatives, election staff and officials will be allowed at the centres</p>

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The BMC on Wednesday stated that all counting centres will have strong rooms, CCTV surveillance and adequate police security to ensure a transparent and secure process. Only authorised representatives, election staff and officials will be allowed at the centres

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