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Mumbai BMC Elections: Midday Turnout at 29.96% With Polls Open Until 5:30 PM

Officials rejected claims that indelible ink was being removed, underscoring efforts to safeguard polling integrity.

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.