Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Civic Polls: High Stakes and Security Measures
The campaign for the Maharashtra civic polls ended on January 13, 2026.
Many important political leaders, like the Chief Minister and the Thackeray family, worked hard to get votes.
The elections will happen on January 15, 2026, for 2,869 seats across 29 cities.
Over 3.48 crore people can vote.
There will be lots of police to keep everything safe.
In Navi Mumbai, special booths and facilities are ready for voters, including wheelchairs for elderly and disabled people.
Everyone is asked to vote to help choose their local leaders.
To vote, you need to show a photo ID like a voter ID, passport, or Aadhaar card.
The BMC has also made sure that there are clean toilets and enough water for everyone at the polling stations.
Campaigning for Maharashtra's 29 municipal corporation elections ended on January 13, 2026, with key political figures actively campaigning.
Voting is scheduled for January 15, 2026, with 3.48 crore eligible voters deciding the fate of 15,931 candidates.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has made comprehensive arrangements, including 1,148 polling stations and special facilities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Over 25,000 police personnel will be deployed in Mumbai and 21,000 in Pune to oversee the elections and counting.
Voters must present a photo ID such as a voter ID, passport, Aadhaar card, or one of 12 other approved documents to cast their vote.
- Who
- Voters of 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including key political figures like Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and the Thackeray family.
- What
- Campaigning for the Maharashtra civic polls concluded, with voting scheduled for January 15, 2026.
- When
- Campaigning ended on January 13, 2026, with voting on January 15, 2026, and counting on January 16, 2026.
- Where
- Across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune, Navi Mumbai, and other key urban centers.
- Why
- To elect new municipal corporators and address local governance and development issues.
- Polling Date
- January 15, 2026
- Polling Time
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Total Voters
- 3.48 crore
- Total Seats
- 2,869
- Total Candidates
- 15,931
- Counting Date
- January 16, 2026
- Security Personnel in Mumbai
- 25,000+
- Navi Mumbai Electorate
- 9,48,460
- BMC Candidates
- 1,700
- BMC Voters
- 1,03,44,315
- Accepted ID Proofs
- Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar, Driving License, PAN, Government ID, Bank/Post Office Passbook, Disability Certificate, MGNREGA Job Card, Pension Document, MP/MLA ID, Freedom Fighter ID, Labour Ministry Health Insurance Card
- Security Personnel in Pune
- 21,000+
- Polling Stations in BMC
- 10,231
- Pink Sakhi Booths
- 1 per ward
- Volunteers for Assistance
- 4,500
Sources
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