Overview
- Ward 114 recorded the highest participation at 41.08% and Ward 227 the lowest at 11.24%, reflecting sharp ward-level disparities.
- Voting began at 7:30 am and is proceeding across the city, with the average turnout reported at 1:30 pm.
- Across 227 wards, 1,700 candidates are in the fray, supported by 10,231 polling stations and 64,375 officers and staff.
- More than 28,000 police personnel are on duty for law and order, and minor EVM issues reported in three wards were resolved by officials.
- The BMC said media reports about indelible ink being wiped off were factually incorrect and clarified the commissioner made no such statement.