Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Declares Holiday for Civic Polls
The Maharashtra government has declared a public holiday on January 15 in Mumbai to help people vote in the civic elections.
This holiday applies to all of Mumbai, including the suburbs.
Government offices, banks, and private companies will be closed.
If a full-day holiday isn't possible due to essential services, employees must be given 2-3 hours to vote.
The BMC elections will be held across 227 wards, with 1,700 candidates contesting.
The votes will be counted on January 16.
The BMC is the largest and richest civic body in India, handling local issues like sewerage and public health.
The holiday is to ensure everyone can participate in the democratic process.
Maharashtra government declares public holiday on January 15 for BMC elections.
Holiday applies to all of Mumbai, including suburbs and essential services.
BMC elections will be held across 227 wards with 1,700 candidates.
Voting time from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm on January 15.
Vote counting scheduled for January 16 starting at 10 am.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, BMC, voters in Mumbai
- What
- Public holiday declared for civic polls
- When
- January 15, 2016 (election day), January 16, 2016 (counting day)
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To facilitate voting in the BMC elections
- Election Date
- January 15, 2016
- Counting Date
- January 16, 2016
- Number of Wards
- 227
- Total Candidates
- 1,700 (879 women, 821 men)
- Seats for Majority
- 114
- Holiday Applicability
- All of Mumbai, including suburbs
- Essential Services
- 2-3 hours voting time if full-day holiday not possible
- Helpline for Violations
- 91-22-31533187
Sources
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