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BMC Polls See 401 Nominations as Filing Deadline Nears

Polling is slated for January 15 with counting on January 16 after a 34-month gap without elected corporators.

Overview

  • The BMC reported 357 nomination papers filed on Monday, bringing the cumulative total to 401 ahead of Tuesday’s cutoff.
  • Officials distributed 11,568 nomination forms over the first five days since December 23, including 1,225 on Monday.
  • Nominations will be accepted on Tuesday from 11 am to 5 pm at 23 returning officer offices, with form distribution open from 11 am to 4 pm.
  • K‑West and P‑North wards recorded the highest filings so far, with 29 nomination papers each.
  • The State Election Commission scheduled voting for 227 seats on January 15 and counting on January 16, with polling hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm under the Model Code of Conduct.