Archive · 2 Dec 2025
BMC Receives 45,000 EVM Units
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai has received 45,000 electronic voting machines (EVMs) to get ready for the city's upcoming elections.
These machines, which include 20,000 control units and 25,000 ballot units, were given by the State Election Commission.
They are being kept safe in two places: Vikhroli and Kandivali, with police guarding them.
People from different political parties were there when the machines were being stored.
The BMC says they are preparing for the 2025 elections step by step.
The exact date for the elections has not been announced yet, but having these machines ready is an important step.
BMC received 20,000 control units and 25,000 ballot units of EVMs for civic elections.
EVMs stored in Vikhroli and Kandivali warehouses under tight police security.
Representatives from various political parties were present during the storage process.
Vikhroli warehouse received 10,800 control units and 13,500 ballot units.
Kandivali warehouse holds 9,200 control units and 11,500 ballot units.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Received 45,000 EVM units
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Mumbai, stored in Vikhroli and Kandivali warehouses
- Why
- Preparation for upcoming civic body elections
- Control Units Received
- 20,000
- Ballot Units Received
- 25,000
- Storage Locations
- Vikhroli and Kandivali
- Security
- Tight police security
- Political Party Involvement
- Representatives present during storage