Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Thane Civic Polls 2026: Special Booths for Women
The Thane Municipal Corporation is setting up special polling stations for the upcoming elections in 2026.
They have created 220 separate booths for purdanasheen (veiled) women to make them feel comfortable and safe while voting.
Additionally, there will be 11 'Sakhi' polling stations run entirely by women and 10 'Adarsh' (ideal) polling stations with all necessary facilities.
These special arrangements are made to encourage more women to participate in the democratic process without any difficulties or hesitation.
220 separate polling stations set up for purdanasheen women in Thane.
11 'Sakhi' polling stations and 10 'Adarsh' polling stations established.
Women officers, employees, and police personnel appointed at these stations.
Special arrangements made to increase women's participation in the democratic process.
Locations for Sakhi and Adarsh polling stations announced across various ward committees.
- Who
- Thane Municipal Corporation and Election Administration
- What
- Setting up special polling stations for women voters
- When
- For the upcoming Thane Municipal Corporation general elections in 2026
- Where
- Thane, India
- Why
- To ensure women voters can vote in a safe, easy, and fearless environment
- Total Purdanasheen Women's Polling Stations
- 220
- Sakhi Polling Stations
- 11
- Adarsh Polling Stations
- 10
- Kalwa Ward Committee Polling Stations
- 16
- Mumbra Ward Committee Polling Stations
- 125
- Diva Ward Committee Polling Stations
- 79