Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Prohibitory Orders in Navi Mumbai Ahead of Elections
In Maharashtra, India, there are important elections happening on January 15th.
People will vote for leaders in their local areas, like cities and towns.
The elections are for positions in Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis, which help make decisions for the community.
Because of the elections, many schools, offices, and banks will be closed on that day.
The government has also put special rules in Navi Mumbai to keep everything safe and orderly.
There will be extra police to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Voting will happen from morning to evening, and the results will be counted the next day.
Prohibitory orders issued in Navi Mumbai to maintain public order and ensure smooth traffic flow during the campaign period.
Civic elections in Maharashtra on January 15 for 2,869 seats across 893 wards in 28 urban local bodies, including Mumbai and Pune.
January 15 declared a public holiday in areas where voting will take place, affecting government offices, banks, and schools.
Around 25,000 police personnel deployed for security during the elections.
Special arrangements made for vulnerable voters, including senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
- Who
- Voters in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune, and other urban local bodies
- What
- Civic elections for Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis
- When
- January 15, 2024 (polling), January 16, 2024 (counting)
- Where
- Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Bhiwandi-Nizampur, Ulhasnagar, Jalgaon, and Dhule
- Why
- To elect representatives for local governance bodies
- Election Date
- January 15
- Polling Hours
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Counting Date
- January 16
- Seats
- 2,869 seats across 893 wards
- Security Personnel
- 25,000 police personnel deployed
- Areas
- Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Bhiwandi-Nizampur, Ulhasnagar, Jalgaon, Dhule
- Holiday Applicability
- Government offices, banks, schools, and colleges within BMC limits
